Power cycling, or fully turning off and restarting a device, clears temporary data and refreshes system memory, which can resolve minor bugs, glitches, or performance issues. It also help reset network connections by fully disconnecting from power and improving internet connectivity.

How to Power Cycle Xbox

1. Turn off your console entirely by holding the Xbox button on the front of the console for 10 seconds
2. Unplug the console's power cable and wait for at least 10 seconds as it resets the power supply
3. Plug the power cable back in
4. Turn the console back on

How to Power Cycle PlayStation

1. Turn off your console entirely by holding the power button
2. Wait for the power light to stop flashing, then remove the power cable
3. Leave the console unplugged for 20 minutes
4. Reconnect the console and turn it back on