PC Class Notes 10-1-19

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Avoid Damage to Your Electronic Devices in a Power Outage or Power Surge


For Desktop Computers:

Get a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) a battery that gives you enough time to save any open documents and shut down the computer properly to prevent a loss of data or data corruption.

UPS devices cost about $100 and some are about the same size as a surge protector.

https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-EC850LCD-Ecologic-Outlets-Compact/dp/B00DBAA696/ref=sr_1_6?crid=34JZN9PFTTK8Z&keywords=ups+battery+backup+%26+surge+protector&qid=1569948159&sprefix=ups%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-6


Make sure your electronic devices are connected to the power via a Surge Protector NOT a Power Strip

Surge Protectors vs. Power Strips: Which Option is Right for You?





Sleep vs Hibernate

Sleep is instant on. No snapshot of the last task is saved. In a power outage anything not saved is lost.

Hibernate takes a few seconds to load. Takes a snapshot of the last task and saves it. In a power outage there is no need to worry about unsaved data.


How can I check if my computer is setup to sleep vs hibernate.

Click the Start Menu

Type in Power to see a list of Power related applications

Choose Power and Sleep Settings

Make the necessary changes in the settings

*for more advanced customization

Click Additional Power Settings

Preferred Power Settings will be displayed

Click Change

Click change Advanced Power Settings

View and adjust the settings (0=turn off)


Turning off the Computer PROPERLY

Go to the Start (Microsoft Flag) on the bottom right and choose shut down or power/turn off

or

Setup the power button to shutdown the computer

Click the Start Menu

Type in Power to see a list of Power related applications

Choose Power and Sleep Settings

Make the necessary changes in the settings

Click Additional Power Settings

Click "Choose What the Power Button Does" on the left

Select in the pull down the option for the power button to turn off the computer


My computer won't turn Off.

Hold the power button down for 30 seconds to force the computer to turn off


November is E-Waste Drop Off at the Towers

Drop off your electronic garbage so it can be sustainably recycled or salvaged.

BUT...if the device has information on it be sure to get it formatted, deleted, or removed!






Jason Dare
Computer Trainer
415/240.4843
learn@sfct.net
3145 Geary Blvd, Suite 457
San Francisco, CA 94118
www.sfct.net

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