You can end your session at the computer a few different ways. If you share this computer with others,
and want to leave it on for them, you can just log off. Doing so will allow others to log on immediately,
but they won’t be able to see or change any of your stuff. To log off, follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Click the Log Off button near the bottom of the menu.
3. Click the Log Off button that appears.
The Welcome screen shown back near the beginning of this chapter reappears. The computer is still
running, so another user can log on simply by clicking his or her user name.
To shut down the computer altogether, or put it to sleep so to speak, so that it consumes little or no
electricity, follow these steps:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Click the Turn Off Computer button near the bottom of the menu. The Turn Off Computer dialog
box displays (see Figure 1-17, although your options may vary)