QUESTION: I'm running a desktop PC with Windows 7, which I upgraded from Vista. When I put the computer in sleep mode, or when it goes there after long idle periods, the hard drive shuts down and the ...

Leaving your PC on 24/7 only costs around $15 extra per year on a high-end system, and even less for lower-power machines. Productivity gains from leaving your PC on outweigh the potential cost ...

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I'm sure you've heard that shutting down your computer too frequently could negatively affect its software and limit its lifespan. Or that leaving your computer on all the time also hurts its battery ...

On Windows devices, the unanticipated waking of a PC from sleep mode is quite common. Sometimes, when you leave your workstation, you put your PC to sleep, but you still would want to keep the ...

Most Windows Vista computers are configured to go into Sleep mode after a certain amount of idle time. Sleep mode is the new low-power state that Vista uses to replace the confusing Standby and ...

From corrupted system files and outdated drivers to too many startup programs and slow hardware, various factors can cause your computer to take longer to start up. Aside from getting an SSD, enabling ...

When your monitor fails to wake up from sleep mode, it can be frustrating and disrupt your workflow. Here are several steps and tips to help you resolve this issue effectively. Ensure that all cables ...

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