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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve just bought an ASUS laptop, finding the power button is crucial to get started with its features. It’s more than just a functional necessity — it’s the first step in interacting with your ...

If you have landed on this particular page, it’s most likely you have encountered a rare issue on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, where you’re staring at your PC screen displaying the ...

I think a lot about power buttons these days. With modern devices — especially smartphones — we don’t really use them as power buttons, because our phones are never really off. But that’s a ...

Android phones and tablets come in all shapes and sizes, and they're often among the best smartphones on the market. However, even the best tech still runs into issues sometimes. A reboot is usually ...

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 ...

Does anyone know why Apple removed the power button from the keyboards of newer Macs? I had assumed that it was something that could be done over ADB but not over USB and that that was the reasoning ...

Amid all the weird and wonderful announcements at CES 2025, there is one accessory for an Apple product that caught my eye. Remember the M4 Mac mini's awkwardly placed power button, which requires you ...

Is there an Android app to power up/down by double tapping a non-dedicated part of the screen or one of the buttons? This may by pass the logo problem too. I didn't search, but I can't see a real need ...

I don’t have any statistics on this, but most of the laptops that cross my desk have one thing in common: pressing the power button puts them to sleep (i.e. standby mode) instead of actually shutting ...