Why is it that when electronic devices malfunction, turning them off then on works so frequently?

Question

E.g computers, Wi-Fi routers, tvs, consoles. All these items malfunction every once in while and all I do is turn them off then on again to get them working again. Why?

In: Technology

Answer 1

You know how you need a nap sometimes because you’re tired and your brain is on a loop. Same thing happens to electronics. They need a fresh start.