Shut down or sleep? What’s best for your computer in 2025
From cyber security to hardware health, here’s what experts say about when to power off, when to rest, and how to protect your device.


Florence Naa Oyoe Quartey
Florence Naa Oyoe Quartey
Front of mind
Detection tools are flawed, regulation lags behind, and platforms evade responsibility. Dr Áine MacDermott argues only a mix of smarter tech, stronger laws and human-centred defences can counter the deepfake threat.
Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.