When Should You SHUT DOWN Your Mac? (it might surprise you)

How often should you shut down or restart your Mac? Should you let it sleep instead? In this video I explore this topic in greater detail and also give my opinion on why you should NOT shut down your Mac every time you are finished using it! Your Mac performs a number of beneficial tasks and processes while it sleeps, and if you prevent this from happening, you may find your Mac's performance may suffer. I personally very rarely shut down my own M1 MacBook Air, and I'll share with you my reasoning. Support us on Patreon for exclusive content:   / createdtech   Mac accessories we've tested and recommend: ⮕ Dell U2720Q 4K Monitor: https://geni.us/4kdisplay ⮕ Leather Desk Mat: https://geni.us/leatherdeskpad ⮕ Anker USB-C Hub: https://geni.us/ankerhub8in1 ⮕ Samsung T5 Portable SSD: https://geni.us/t5drive ⮕ CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Dock: https://geni.us/thunderboltdock Find us here: 🟣 Discord: https://crtd.tech/discord 🌐 Website: https://createdtech.com/ 🐦 Twitter:   / createdtech   📷 Instagram:   / createdtech   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Why You Shouldn’t Shut Down Every Time 02:26 Why You Should Hibernate Instead 02:32 Hibernating/Sleep Mode Is Much Faster 02:54 Why Sleep Mode Is Good For Your Mac 04:13 Sleep Mode Uses Very Little Power 04:38 Sleep Mode is Good For Batteries 05:07 macOS Doesn't Need To Be Shut Down Often 05:26 How Often Do I Shut Down My Own Mac? #macbook #mac #createdtech -- Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliate links, and I may receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) if you make a purchase. These are all products I have personally tested and highly recommend. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.