Question: How Do I Turn My Windows 8 Computer off?
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Click the Settings icon and then the Power Icon. You should see three options: Sleep, Restart, and Shut down. Clicking Shut down will close Windows 8 and turn off your PC. You can more quickly reach the settings screen by pressing the Windows key and the i key.

What is the shortcut key to shutdown Windows 8?

Shut Down Using the “Shut Down” Menu – Windows 8 & 8.1. If you find yourself on the Desktop and there are no active windows being displayed, you can press Alt+F4 on your keyboard, to bring up the Shut Down menu.

What is the best way to turn a computer off?

Turn your PC off completely

Move your mouse to the lower left-hand corner of the screen and right-click the Start button or press Windows logo key + X on your keyboard. Tap or click Shut down or sign out and choose Shut down.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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