The oldest tech trick in the book

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Jared Newman
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April 9, 2024

“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”

If you’ve ever asked for tech support—or watched an episode of The IT Crowd—you’ve probably come across this advice. Whether it’s due to a memory leak, a low-level glitch, or some other resource management issue, an old-fashioned reboot is often the easiest way to solve problems with your gadgets.

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