Force restarting your PC should be considered a last resort, especially if the system is unresponsive due to software freezes or other issues. While it can help regain control of your computer, it bypasses the normal shutdown process, potentially leading to unsaved data loss or, in rare cases, system file corruption. Before force restarting, try other methods like the 'Ctrl + Alt + Del' menu to see if you can gracefully shut down programs or log out. If these methods fail and your system remains unresponsive, a force restart may be necessary.