Eli5: How does turning something off then on fix it?

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What is it about turning a device off then on again that allows it to work?

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If it’s something with computer memory, then powering it down and powering it back up clears the memory and essentially allows it to reload whatever firmware it uses. As the program runs, small errors happen, and those can compound until it fails. Turning it off, clears that memory and turning it on again allows for a fresh reload of whatever instructions the device is using.

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