I've heard people claim it was mostly so managed Windows laptops could force updates with the lid shut and the laptop suspended. That, but probably also to com

I've heard people claim it was mostly so managed Windows laptops could force updates with the lid shut and the laptop suspended. That, but probably also to compete with Mac's Power Nap feature (2012) that updates Mail, Messages, and other applications during sleep (so that when you open up the laptop messaging apps are immediately up to date): https://www.engadget.com/2012-06-11-apple-introduces-power-nap-updates-your-mac-while-its-sleeping.html https://www.engadget.com/2012-06-11-apple-introduces-power-n... Apple managed to do it without setting your laptop on fire. Meanwhile Dell recommends you to switch off a laptop when you put it in your backpack: https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000124304/notebook-best-practices-for-care-and-use#:~:text=CAUTION%3A%20Dell%20Technologies%20recommends%20powering%20off%20the%20laptop%20completely%20before,drives%20or%20the%20AC%20adapter https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000124304/notebook-....