Restarting a computer closes all active applications and services, powers off the computer, then starts it back up. “Restarting” and “Rebooting” are synonyms and you’ll hear the terms used interchangeably.
To Restart a Windows 10 Computer
- Save any documents you have open and close any open software applications.
- Click the Start button in the lower left corner of your screen
then left click the Power button
- If you see an option to Update and Restart always choose this option, otherwise, choose Restart
To Restart an Apple Macintosh Computer
- Save any documents you have open and close any open software applications
- Click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of your screen, then choose Restart
- A confirmation screen opens and gives you the option to reopen any windows you currently have open, then click Restart