Why you should reboot regularly

Regularly rebooting your computer is good practice for a number of reasons:

1. Security:

Reboots help apply critical security updates, which often address vulnerabilities in the operating system. Without restarting, certain updates may not take effect, leaving your system exposed to potential threats. Ensuring updates are applied fully is key to maintaining a secure computer.

2. Performance:

Over time, computers accumulate temporary files and processes that can slow them down. Restarting your system clears memory and closes unnecessary background applications, helping to improve performance and prevent system sluggishness.

3. Group Policies:

In a managed IT environment, group policies control settings like security configurations and software installations. These policies often update regularly, but some changes only take effect after a reboot. Restarting ensures your machine is fully compliant with the latest organisational policies.

Rebooting also helps resolve common system glitches by resetting hardware drivers and processes.