Forced Shutdown

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Forced Shutdown

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The duality of forced shutdowns! Physically, it's just a simple power button press. Emotionally? You're basically Boromir dying in Aragorn's arms after slaying your unsaved work and 47 browser tabs. That moment when you hold down the power button feels like executing Order 66 on your digital empire. "I'm sorry little one, but these 8 hours of compiling must die because Windows Update decided today was the day." The ultimate digital mercy killing that somehow feels like a war crime.

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