Say what a restart fixes
Why turning something off and on again works, and when it will not.
A restart drops everything the device was holding in its head and begins again from stored instructions.
That cures muddle: a frozen app, a Wi-Fi that will not connect. It cannot cure a full device.
Key points
- A restart drops what the device was holding and starts fresh
- It cures freezing and muddle, not full storage or broken parts
What to remember
- A restart is the first thing to try, not the last.
- A restart cures muddle, not a full device.
Try this
Next time something misbehaves, restart before anything else. Leave it off a full minute.
Practice: Say what a restart fixes. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.