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m joined January 13, 2008 (logged-in March 11, 2020) <beez> Bitching where bitching is due -- and often where it is not.

m posted October 27, 2011

The Hewlett-Packard product support knowledgebase has the following, horrible advice:

Tip An occasional restart can be good for your tablet just the way a restart can be good for your computer. Every once in a while, restart your tablet..

The implication is that restarting a computer is actually good. To the contrary, starting a computer stresses components, and doing so frequently will significantly shorten its life. You should never restart your computer except as a last resort.