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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to change when your Windows 11 PC goes to sleep
• Q&A: Should I buy a laptop with Windows 11 S?
• Warning: Facebook and Twitter could prevent you from getting a job
• Don’t let someone else define your success
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
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Today’s Quick Tip….
How to change your Windows 11 PC’s Sleep settings
Like its predecessors, Windows 11 has a handy Sleep Mode that turns off some non-essential components and places the others in a low-power mode after the machine has been idle for a pre-set length of time.
This special low-power mode has the potential to shave a few bucks off your monthly electric bill while also making your computer last longer.
Most PCs already have Sleep mode enabled when they are shipped from the factory, but the default settings rarely align with the user’s needs.
Luckily, you can easily adjust those settings to make your PC’s sleep habits better match the way you actually use the machine. Just follow the steps below:
1 – Right-click the Start button and then click Settings.
2 – Select System in the left-hand pane, then click Power over on the right.
3 – Change each of the settings in the Screen and sleep section to match your personal preferences.
Note: I keep each of those settings set to 30 minutes on my laptops, but feel free to choose the length of time (or Never) that best matches your needs.
That’s all there is to it. Now your Windows 11 PC will go to sleep on your schedule, not Microsoft’s.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips…
• Q&A: Should I buy a laptop with Windows 11 S?
A reader wants to know if she should buy one of the cheap Windows 11 S laptops that are being sold locally and online. This post has my answer.
• Warning: Facebook and Twitter could prevent you from getting a job
Did you know many employers now check applicants’ social media profiles as part of the hiring process? It’s true, and this post explains how to protect yourself if you’re actively looking for a job.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
“Windows 11 For Dummies” (#ad)
If you’re looking to learn more about all the features and tools that are available in Windows 11, this is one of the best printed Windows 11 “manuals” around.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Don’t let someone else define your success
It’s easy to fall into the trap of basing your own definition of success on what someone else thinks it should be. You are in control of your own destiny and only you get to define success in whatever way you see fit.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Your work Gmail is about to look different
• Google One VPN is now available on iOS
• Netflix finally lets you remove shows and movies from ‘Continue Watching’
• Wyze ends support for its original Wyze Cam v1
• Apple’s M1 Pro and Max chips are living up to the hype
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