Turn computer off or let it sleep ???
I use my desktop computer each day, but only about 100 hours a month. When not in use I turn the computer off. I do not put it in sleep mode. My thinking is that even with a surge protector, the cam...
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There is also the hibernate option, which can be turned on in Windows by typing:
powercfg /hibernate on
This will allow you to shut the machine down completely, but have it spring to back to where it was.
Another reason I like shutting down when away for an extended time is because it ensures that the disk encryption is active.
To ensure a machine is shut down, I use a power strip. Once the switch on that is turned off, I'm sure all the computers are off.
powercfg /hibernate on
This will allow you to shut the machine down completely, but have it spring to back to where it was.
Another reason I like shutting down when away for an extended time is because it ensures that the disk encryption is active.
To ensure a machine is shut down, I use a power strip. Once the switch on that is turned off, I'm sure all the computers are off.
