Hibernation (computing) - Hybrid Sleep

Hybrid Sleep

Sleep mode and hibernation can be combined: The contents of RAM are copied to non-volatile storage and the computer enters sleep mode. This approach combines the benefits of sleep mode and hibernation: The machine can resume instantaneously, and its state, including open and unsaved files, will survive a power outage.

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