For all those computer users who never shut-down or restart their computer, it is quite important to do so regularly.

"When you delay restarting your computer, the operating system keeps unnecessary apps, temporary files, disk caches, page files and other functions running up in the background.

If you don’t already want to put your fist through the screen over the slow performance, failing to close down the system also leads to memory problems.

Apps and software you may have used weeks ago can clog up the memory and cause your computer to crash or freeze regularly."

Read the full story here: http://www.news.com.au/technology/home-entertainment/computers/always-leave-your-computer-on-standby-heres-why-you-should-restart-it-right-now/news-story/7bd3a87c145fb062c6a30ab7e60ba378