diff --git a/labs-and-projects/Lab1/vm/README.md b/labs-and-projects/Lab1/vm/README.md
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@@ -53,16 +53,24 @@ At the top, look for the bar labeled **"Mem"**. If you notice this bar is nearly
 
 1. Open your browser and go to **Google Cloud > Console > Compute Engine > VM Instances**.
 2. Locate your VM under "VM Instances."
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 <img src="img/vm.png"/>
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 3. Click on the three vertical dots next to your VM.
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 <img src="img/options_stop.png"/>
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 4. Select **"Stop"** from the dropdown menu.
 5. You will see a warning about potential data loss. Confirm by clicking **"Stop"** again.
 
-Wait a few minutes for your VM to shut down. You can monitor its status under the "Status" column. Once it shows **Stopped**:
+Wait a few minutes for your VM to shut down. You can monitor its status under the "Status" column.
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 <img src="img/stop.png"/>
 
+Once it shows **Stopped**:
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 6. Click on the three vertical dots again and select **"Start/Resume."**  
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 <img src="img/options_start.png"/>
 
 **Note:** After restarting, your VM will have a new external IP address. You will need this updated IP to SSH into your VM.