Powering down a Macbook Pro is the process of turning it off completely. This is different from putting it to sleep, which keeps the computer in a low-power state so that it can be quickly woken up. Powering down is necessary when you want to completely shut off the computer, such as when you are going to be away from it for an extended period of time or when you are troubleshooting a problem.
There are several benefits to powering down your Macbook Pro, including: