Holding the Power Button Down Does Not Turn Off the Computer. The proper way to shut down a computer is by pressing the Windows "Start" button and selecting "Shut Down" from the available options.

Reader Shawn wrote in with this power pickle: I have a Dell Studio Laptop. When I turn off my computer, the power-button light stays on and blinks. The only way I can stop it from blinking is to ...

Can't reach the power button on your desktop? Or do you just want to avoid having to reach down to press it? This USB gadget may be the solution you need.

Everyone knows you’re not supposed to use the power button to shut down your computer, right? You’re supposed to shut down from within Windows, by clicking the Start button, then Shut Down ...

As a PC user, you know the drill: whenever you want to turn on your computer, you have to reach under your desk to press the power button on the tower. While it's a minor annoyance that takes less ...

This step by step guide covers how to find the power button on iMacs. We'll also look at why the power button isn't the best option to power down your Mac.

Leaving your computer on can waste money and energy. Use these steps to get Windows and Mac devices to automatically turn off and start up on a schedule.

One simple solution for powering equipment down quickly is to utilize an outlet strip for your PC, which features a power button you can switch off. However, make sure to shut down your computer ...

But the fingerprint / power button combo avoids these problems, elevating a key part of the computer experience — turning on your laptop — into a more efficient and elegant process.