Q: Should I turn off my computer every night or leave it on? Although this may seem like a simple question, the answer for each person will be different depending upon how often you use the computer ...

A There are two issues involved: power consumption and component wear. On both counts, I think it's better to leave your computer on. Computers don't require much energy, particularly when they're ...

Windows 11/10 allows users to turn off the monitor after a particular or preset time, allowing them to save power when running on battery. However, if the screen is not turning off after the specified ...

Windows offers a Sleep Mode that temporarily stops everything on Windows. Resuming is quick, but there is no inbuilt method for instantly blacking out your screen. It is an excellent idea to switch ...

Windows updates can be like dentist appointments for some people — you know they're important, but on the other hand, you're going to do everything to put them off, or get out of it altogether.

Ever wish you could wake your computer out of sleep mode without trudging over to it and pressing the power button? Wake-on-LAN allows you to turn a computer on using its network connection, so you ...