Whenever possible, a computer should be shut down from the operating system. This ensures open files are saved, temporary files are deleted, and applications and the operating system are properly ...

Have you ever wanted the power button on your PC to do more than just turn off the PC? The Control Panel’s Power Options lets you change what the power button does, and there’s one power-button option ...

To fix the Power Button Lockout message on your HP Monitor, follow these suggestions: Check if the power button is stuck Disable the Power Button Lockout function Reset the monitor to factory settings ...

Although most people nowadays prefer to close the lid of their laptops, there may be times when you need to use your computer hardware’s Power Button once your work is over. Windows 11/10 allows you ...

Windows offers several ways to restart laptops, including those from Asus, without using the power button. Here are all the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As a PC user, you know the drill: whenever you want to turn on your computer, you have to reach under your desk to press the power button on ...

A few days ago I showed you how to create a Windows 8 shutdown tile, the idea being to circumvent the ridiculous hoops Microsoft makes you jump through just to turn off your computer. Some would argue ...

Pervasive connectivity is a mixed blessing at best, especially when it creates the expectation that we’ll always have access to everything we need. When what you need is on your work or home PC, there ...