4 Ways To Shut Down or Sleep Windows with Keyboard Shortcuts

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Today, we are going to take a look at some of the ways you can shut down or sleep your computer using keyboard shortcuts. By the end, you should be able to sleep or power off your laptop/desktop in no time!

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What is a Keyboard Shortcut?

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Alt + F4

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CTRL + ALT + DELETE

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WINDOWS + X

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4 Ways To Shut Down or Sleep Windows with Keyboard Shortcuts

Today, we are going to take a look at some of the ways you can shut down or sleep your computer using keyboard shortcuts. By the end, you should be able to sleep or power off your laptop/desktop in no time!

What is a Keyboard Shortcut?

A keyboard shortcut is a certain combination on your keyboard that can be pressed to trigger a certain action.

Alt + F4

If you press Alt + F4 while in a browser, for example, it will immediately close your browser.

CTRL + ALT + DELETE

To sleep or shut down, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE and press the power symbol on the bottom right of your computer screen (there should be a total of three options down there).

WINDOWS + X

Pressing WINDOWS + X will pull up the Power User Menu. On the Power User Menu are a few options, including Apps and Features, Power Options, Task Manager, Settings, and a lot more.

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