How to Change the Sleep Mode on a Computer. Windows 7 Sleep mode stores open data in system memory and places your computer into a power-saving state. If you regularly alternate between computer ...

If you are performing a task on your computer and do not want to put your PC into Sleep mode, you have two options: Change Power Plan settings or use Awake functionality in PowerToys.

Q: I have three Windows 10 computers. Through the Power Options area, in the Control Panel, I've set the monitors for each computer to enter Sleep Mode after 20 minutes of idleness and the systems ...

Windows offers a number of ways to conserve power without actually turning your computer off, but is it better for your PC to be put into Sleep or Hibernate?

You’re just about to don your coat and head out into the evening—but your computer’s still on. Should you turn it off, or leave it in “sleep” mode?

Let’s say you want to put your computer monitor(s) to sleep without putting the entire computer to sleep, for example, if you’re downloading something overnight or otherwise need the computer ...

QUESTION: I'm running a desktop PC with Windows 7, which I upgraded from Vista. When I put the computer in sleep mode, or when it goes there after long idle periods, the hard drive shuts down and ...