XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10, alt.comp.microsoft.windows   
   From: alan@invalid.com   
      
   On 1/23/26 9:15 AM, Maria Sophia wrote:   
   > Windows 10 and 11 power state habits: shutdown, sleep or hibernate?   
   >   
   > I am curious how people actually use Windows 10 and 11 at the end of the   
   > day. Different hardware and different habits lead to very different power   
   > state choices, so I would like to better understand what most users do.   
   >   
   > This question came up in a technical discussion with Frank about how   
   > different usage models lead to different security choices. In my case,   
   > I am on older hardware, so some of my model choices are dictated by the   
   > age of the system. Others may have newer hardware that supports Modern   
   > Standby or more reliable wake behavior, which changes their routine.   
   >   
   > If you are willing to share, which of the following options do you prefer   
   > on your Windows PC and why do you prefer it (e.g., SSD's boot really fast).   
   >   
   > A. Full shutdown   
   >     i. You shut down every day.   
   >     ii. You shut down most days.   
   >     iii. You shut down only when needed.   
   >   
   > B. Restart   
   >     i. You restart daily.   
   >     ii. You restart only for updates.   
   >     iii. You rarely restart.   
   >   
   > C. Sleep   
   >     i. You use sleep every day.   
   >     ii. You use sleep most days.   
   >     iii. You never use sleep.   
   >   
   > D. Hibernate   
   >     i. You use hibernate daily.   
   >     ii. You use hibernate occasionally.   
   >     iii. You never use hibernate.   
   >   
   > E. Hybrid sleep   
   >     i. You use hybrid sleep.   
   >     ii. You do not use hybrid sleep.   
   >     iii. You are not sure if it is enabled.   
   >   
   > F. Fast startup   
   >     i. Fast startup is enabled.   
   >     ii. Fast startup is disabled.   
   >     iii. You are not sure.   
   >   
   > G. Wake credentials   
   >     i. You type a password or PIN when waking.   
   >     ii. You do not type a password or PIN when waking.   
   >   
   > H. Lock screen only   
   >     i. You leave the system running and only lock it.   
   >     ii. You do not use this method.   
   >   
   > I. Laptop lid behavior (if you use a laptop)   
   >     i. Closing the lid puts it to sleep.   
   >     ii. Closing the lid hibernates it.   
   >     iii. Closing the lid does nothing.   
   >     iv. You are not sure.   
   >   
   > We can all benefit from each other if you can add additional details about   
   > your hardware age or why you prefer your current routine.   
   > nntpresult=Connection Closed Gracefully.   
   A. 3   
   B. 2   
   C. 1, laptop it sleeps all the time with lid close   
   D. 3   
   E. 3   
   F. 2   
   G. 1   
   H. 2   
   I. 1  see C.   
   New HP laptop SSD 2yrs old.   
      
      
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