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  2. Sleep mode - Wikipedia

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    Wake-on-LAN (WoL or WOL) [a] is an Ethernet or Token Ring computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on or awakened from sleep mode by a network message. The message is usually sent to the target computer by a program executed on a device connected to the same local area network (LAN).

  3. Docking station - Wikipedia

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    In a cold dock or undock, one completely shuts the computer down before docking/undocking. In a hot dock or undock , the computer remains running when docked/undocked. Standby docking or undocking, an intermediate style used in some designs, allows the computer to be docked/undocked while powered on, but requires that it be placed into a sleep ...

  4. Plug-in electric vehicle fire - Wikipedia

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    The fire appears to have originated [84] at the wall connection where the Tesla charging equipment was plugged in. Shortly afterwards, Tesla updated the Model S firmware to reduce charging current when power fluctuations were detected [85] and replaced wall adapters with a new unit containing a thermal fuse. [86]

  5. Laptop - Wikipedia

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    Laptop charging trolleys, also known as laptop trolleys or laptop carts, are mobile storage containers to charge multiple laptops, netbooks, and tablet computers at the same time. The trolleys are used in schools that have replaced their traditional static computer labs [ 63 ] suites of desktop equipped with "tower" computers, but do not have ...

  6. Windows 10 - Wikipedia

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    Users can toggle between these two modes at any time, and Windows can prompt or automatically switch when certain events occur, such as disabling Tablet mode on a tablet if a keyboard or mouse is plugged in, or when a 2-in-1 PC is switched to its laptop state. In Tablet mode, programs default to a maximized view, and the taskbar contains a back ...

  7. Circuit City - Wikipedia

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    The company was in charge of designing product displays and other electronic services for Circuit City. Patapsco Designs was founded in 1977 and is based in Frederick, Maryland and in November 2004 was acquired by American Computer Development Inc. Patapsco Designs, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ...

  8. Phone connector (audio) - Wikipedia

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    This three-conductor jack has two normally closed switches connected to the contacts themselves. This is useful for patch panel normalization. Another common use is as stereo headphone jack that shuts off the default output (speakers) when the connector is plugged in. Sleeve: Usually ground

  9. Personal computer - Wikipedia

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    An artist's depiction of a 2000s-era desktop-style personal computer, which includes a metal case with the computing components, a display and a keyboard (mouse not shown). A personal computer, often referred to as a PC or simply computer, is a computer designed for individual use. [1]