Q. I don't like turning off my computer at night because it takes forever to start in the morning. I saw options called "Sleep" and "Hibernate" on my computer's shutdown menu. Do these make things better? Thanks for all you do, Kim!
-Linda from Anchorage, AK, listens to my national radio show on KFQD 750 AM and 103.7 FM. 

A. I think both options are worth a look, Linda. However, let's talk about your slow-starting computer first.

Did you know you can speed up your startup by a minute or more? Click here to find out how. 

Some people will tell you not to shut down your computer at night anyway. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of shutting down in this must-read tip. 

Back to Sleep and Hibernate. Both can save power and make your computer boot faster. However, they're a little different from one another. Which one should you use?

Let's talk about Sleep first. This is the older option, so more people are comfortable using it. Plus, on some computers this is the only option.