How the Heck Do I Shut This Thing Off?

We end our tour and setup marathon by showing you how to log off and turn off your computer.

Shutdown and logoff options have changed yet again. (Remember the ribbing we Windows users got from Mac users because we had to click Start to stop? It’s going to get only a little better now.)

Here are the log off and shutdown options:

To make the computer sleep, shut down, or restart—Open the charms by swiping or by pressing Windows Logo+C. Select Settings, Power and then select Sleep, Shut Down, or Restart.

To log off—Go to the Start screen, click your name in the upper-right corner, and select Sign Out.

To switch users—Go to the Start screen, click your name in the upper-right corner, and select another ...

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