Tag: restart
How to Change the Default Start Menu Power Options (Quick Tip)
These days, shutting down your computer is a rarity. If you want to save power, but keep your computer ready to turn on, hibernation is an excellent option. I’ll show you how to change power options and why you might want to change the default Start Menu Power options. I hibernate my laptop which is [...]
Ford SYNC Fails Gracefully
One of the true tests of how well mobile tech works, is how it handles a real world failure. While using the Ford Taurus with Microsoft SYNC technology on our Great American Road Trip 2.0 I had the opportunity to find out how the car, which is as much a computer as a means of [...]
How to stop Windows from Restarting after Installing Updates
If you commonly leave work open on your computer overnight, you’ve no doubt had your computer automatically reboot while you are sleeping and in some cases take your work with it. While most times Windows 7 can re-open your local work without a problem, you can easily lose online work and open webpages. The good news is [...]
‘Restart Without Prompting for Password on Boot’ Option Would be Awesome
I’ve been wishing for this feature for quite some time. You know the routine: your notebook bugs you are needing to be restarted because updates have been installed, or perhaps you just want to restart it because it seems to be running slowly. You hit the restart button and walk away to use the bathroom [...]
