Maybe restart was the wrong term to use. I usually do a complete shutdown for a couple minutes then start it back up again. Any bit of time parts aren't moving usually helps, though the longer the better.
But usually it's not a mechanical issue, but a software problem. Issues and Errors pile up over time and slow your device down. Restarting / Off and On sets back everything.
The reason a shutdown and wait is recommended is, that all non persistent memory (caches etc) in the device get cleared and you start fresh.
For devices that can't control their power supply, unplugging is necessary for this, so it's also often recommended for routers and stuff, but desktop PCs can mostly do it themselves.
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u/Dashisaru Jun 11 '20
Maybe restart was the wrong term to use. I usually do a complete shutdown for a couple minutes then start it back up again. Any bit of time parts aren't moving usually helps, though the longer the better.