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  2. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Turns off the computer. -r: Shuts down and reboots a computer. -m[\\ Computer Name] When shutting down a network computer, allows user to choose which computer to turn off. -t xx Timer before shut down occurs. By default it is set to 30 seconds. -c "message" Allows a message to be shown in the System Shutdown window. It can not be more than 127 ...

  3. To shut down, or not to shut down? That really is the question

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    Here’s some outdated info we’ve likely all heard before: Many of us were told decades ago that while a shut-down computer uses almost no power, in the long run it uses more because turning it ...

  4. Start menu - Wikipedia

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    The Start screen in Windows 8 The Start screen in Windows 8.1, with the Power and Search button also visible. On Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, an update to the Start menu known as the "Start screen" was introduced. It covers the entire screen and no longer features the right column.

  5. Power-on self-test - Wikipedia

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    The exponential growth of PC memory sizes, driven by the equally exponential drop in memory prices, was also a factor in this, as the duration of a memory test using a given CPU is directly proportional to the memory size. The original IBM PC could be equipped with as little as 16 KB of RAM and typically had between 64 and 640 KB; depending on ...

  6. Resize and position screens in AOL Desktop Gold

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    You can also save the window size and position for the next time you sign in to Desktop Gold. Open the window you want to resize or move. Click and drag the outside border of the window to modify its size. Click and drag the top bar of the window to reposition it on your screen. To save or reset your adjustments, click Window | Save Window Size ...

  7. Fix problems sending AOL Mail

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    If you're having problems sending mail, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take to fix the problem. Restart your computer:. If you haven't shut down your computer in a while, we recommend that you begin troubleshooting by restarting your computer.

  8. Hibernation (computing) - Wikipedia

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    After hibernating, the hardware is powered down like a regular shutdown. [4] The system can have a total loss of power for an indefinite length of time and then resume to the original state. Hibernation is mostly used in laptops, which have limited battery power available. [4] It can be set to happen automatically on a low battery alarm.

  9. Booting - Wikipedia

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    Boot loaders may face peculiar constraints, especially in size; for instance, on the IBM PC and compatibles, the boot code must fit in the Master Boot Record (MBR) and the Partition Boot Record (PBR), which in turn are limited to a single sector; on the IBM System/360, the size is limited by the IPL medium, e.g., card size, track size.