Shutting Down Your Computer

🖥️ Scruffy’s Digital Journy — Shutting Down Your Computer

Hi, I’m Scruffy. After learning how to explore files and stay safe online, Christopher showed me something very important: how to properly turn off the computer. At first, I thought I could just press the power button. But Christopher reminded me: shutting down the right way

keeps the computer healthy and safe.

🌀 Step‑by‑Step Guide: Shutting Down Windows

Step 1: Save Your Work

• Before shutting down, make sure to save any documents, pictures, or files you’re working on.

• Close programs by clicking the X in the top‑right corner.

  
  

Step 2: Open the Start Menu

• Move your mouse to the bottom‑left corner of the screen.

• Left‑click the Start Menu (Windows icon).

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Step 3: Find the Power Button

• In the Start Menu, look for the Power icon (a circle with a line at the top).

• Left‑click it.

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Step 4: Choose Shut Down

• A small menu will appear with options like Sleep, Restart, and Shut Down.

• Left‑click Shut Down.

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Step 5: Wait for the Computer to Turn Off

• The screen will go dark.

• Lights on the computer will switch off.

• Now it’s safe to close the lid (on a laptop) or switch off the monitor.

  
  

🖱️ Scruffy’s Shutdown Challenge

"Christopher gave me a challenge to practice. You can try it too:"

1. Save a file in Documents.

2. Close all programs.

3. Open the Start Menu.

4. Click the Power icon.

5. Choose Shut Down.

6. Watch the computer turn off safely.

   
   

✨ Scruffy’s Reflection

At first, I thought pressing the power button was enough. But Christopher reminded me: shutting down properly is like saying goodnight to your computer. Now I know how to close the day safely.