stackyFACTSIt is essentially a digital medically induced coma. When you put a machine to sleep, it cuts power to the screen and drives, but keeps just enough electricity flowing to the RAM so it doesn't forget your open spreadsheets. If the wall power cuts out, your unsaved work vanishes instantly.
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