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  2. Shutdown (computing) - Wikipedia

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    Command. In Unix and Linux, the shutdown command can be used to turn off or reboot a computer. Only the superuser or a user with special privileges can shut the system down. One commonly issued form of this command is shutdown -h now, which will shut down a system immediately. Another one is shutdown -r now to reboot.

  3. To shut down, or not to shut down? That really is the question

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    Omega Computer Services advises that once you turn off the computer all of those turn off, ... Many of us were told decades ago that while a shut-down computer uses almost no power, in the long ...

  4. Task Manager (Windows) - Wikipedia

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    In Windows XP only, there is a "Shut Down" menu that provides access to Standby, Hibernate, Turn off, Restart, Log Off, and Switch User. This is because, by default in Windows XP, pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete opens the Task Manager instead of opening a dialog that provides access to the Task Manager in addition to the options mentioned above.

  5. Internet kill switch - Wikipedia

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    Internet kill switch. An Internet kill switch is a countermeasure concept of activating a single shut off mechanism for all Internet traffic. The concept behind having a kill switch is based on creating a single point of control (i.e. a switch) for a single authority to control or shut down the Internet in order to protect it or its users.

  6. Don't panic: Liquid damage, and what to do about it - Engadget

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    3. With the lid open, turn the computer upside down. This prevents the liquid from getting too far into the computer. While the computer is upside down, remove the battery and set it aside. 4 ...

  7. Should you shut down your computer every night? - AOL

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    Is it best to power off, hibernate or just close the laptop and forget about it? Here's your once-and-for-all answer.

  8. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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    ZoneAlarm. There are two ways to disable the ZoneAlarm firewall. 1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, right-click the. If you don't see the icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal the hidden icons. If you are using Windows 8, move your mouse to the top right of your desktop and then click on.

  9. LOGO.SYS - Wikipedia

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    LOGOS.SYS is the "It's now safe to turn off your computer" message. The file is located in the Windows directory. This message is displayed when Windows has successfully shut down to MS-DOS but is not configured to return to the prompt (COMMAND.COM) again. On systems with proper ACPI support and ATX power supply, the PC may power down instead ...