Keeping track of your computer's uptime can be helpful for various reasons, like troubleshooting performance issues or determining when it might be due for a restart. Here's how to check your uptime and restart your computer using Task Manager:

Checking Uptime:

1. Open Task Manager: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc or right-click on an empty space on your taskbar and select Task Manager.
2. Click the Performance tab.
3. Look for the Up time value in the lower left corner of the CPU section. This will display the elapsed time since your computer last booted up.

Restarting Your Computer:

1. Click the Power button in the bottom left corner of the Task Manager window.
2. Select Restart from the available options.
3. Confirm if prompted: You may need to confirm your choice by clicking Restart again.

Important notes:

Uptime might not reset immediately: While restarting normally resets the uptime counter, some systems might display the previous uptime until the next full shutdown and power on cycle.

Consider alternative methods: Other programs or system information tools might offer different ways to view uptime.

Benefits of restarting: While not always necessary, restarting your computer can periodically resolve minor software glitches and free up system resources. However, frequent restarts might not be necessary for modern operating systems.

Simple Support Tip: Regularly closing unused programs and keeping your software updated can help maximize performance and minimize the need for frequent restarts.

Remember: If you encounter any issues or have further questions about checking uptime or restarting your computer, don't hesitate to contact Simple Support. We're here to help!