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  2. Sleep mode - Wikipedia

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    Machine state is held in RAM and, when placed in sleep mode, the computer cuts power to unneeded subsystems and places the RAM into a minimum power state, just sufficient to retain its data. Because of the large power saving, most laptops automatically enter this mode when the computer is running on batteries and the lid is closed.

  3. ACPI - Wikipedia

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    The "It's now safe to turn off your computer" screen in Windows 9x. Most of the computer peripherals are offline, and the only ways to exit this screen are to power off or reset the computer. The "It's now safe to turn off your computer" screen in Windows NT 4.0. Unlike Windows 9x and later NT releases, most of the essential computer ...

  4. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Logs off a user. This is the default even without using any parameters. -a Stops shutdown.exe. It is used during a time-out period. -f Kills all running applications. -s 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

  5. Turn Desktop notifications on or off for AOL Mail

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    AOL Mail allows you to control your desktop notification settings. Keep up with incoming emails if you prefer your notifications to be turned on or reduce distractions if you prefer your notifications to be turned off. Turn Desktop notifications on: Click the Settings icon | More Settings. Click Notifications. Toggle Desktop Notifications on or ...

  6. Standby power - Wikipedia

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    Timers can be used to turn off standby power to devices that are unused on a regular schedule. Switches that turn the power off when the connected device goes into standby, [30] or that turn other outlets on or off when a device is turned on or off are also available. Switches can be activated by sensors.

  7. Teacher Who Got Pregnant After Raping Boy, 12, Gets 25 ... - AOL

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    A former Tennessee teacher who got pregnant after raping a 12-year-old boy pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with no parole. On Dec. 20, Alissa McCommon, 39, of Covington ...

  8. Control Panel (Windows) - Wikipedia

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    Specify how long it takes to switch off the display and hard drives and how long it takes for the system to enter standby, if at all. To decide what to do when the computer's on/off button is pressed, such as whether to shut down or to enter standby. Whether to allow Hibernation (some systems become unstable when restarting).

  9. The future of neuroscience could be wireless - AOL

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    They developed a wireless, battery-free implant that can monitor dopamine signals in the brain. The device uses a technique called optogenetic stimulation to activate or inhibit certain neurons in ...