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 ...

Reader Shawn wrote in with this power pickle: I have a Dell Studio Laptop. When I turn off my computer, the power-button light stays on and blinks. The only way I can stop it from blinking is to ...

My laptop computer is now running my projector setup. I want to be able to turn off my laptop scren without it cutting power to the VGA port.<BR><BR>Is there <B>ANY</B> way to do this? I've Googled ...

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 ...

Closing your laptop doesn't mean you have to stop using it. Just hook it up to an external monitor. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a decade. His focus has been ...

Topic half-assedly says it all! I have a Dell XPS 15 w/ HDMI connected to Energy 5.1 RC-Micro w/ an Onkyo TXSR508 >> 50" Sammy Plasma HDTV. I listen to music and watch Anime via this setup. When my ...

Updating the computer is among the most important aspects of PC maintenance. They help to improve the performance, fix bugs, and strengthen protection against security threats. However, installing ...

Get more screen space, better input devices, and a more comfortable overall setup for when you're sitting at your desk using the computer. By David Nield Published Mar 22, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn ...