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snowybirdie

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6. Good advice here

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 08:00 AM

Nov 15

I benefited greatly from a introductory computer class I attended several years ago at my
local library. All free! It really helped take the mystery out of these machines in our lives. Check it out if available in your new location. Good luck!

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Question re the light from my PC [View all] CTyankee Nov 15 OP

Turn off the computer at night. The Madcap Nov 15 #1

Do you mean shut it down? CTyankee Nov 15 #2

Yes The Madcap Nov 15 #7

No need to power down the computer... MiHale Nov 15 #3

Where is that located on my PC? CTyankee Nov 15 #4

It would be on the monitor itself. MiHale Nov 15 #8

Bottom right. It maybe has a lit button? GreenWave Nov 15 #11

This is the way. OldBaldy1701E Nov 15 #10

If it is windows, it has a sleep mode AnnaLee Nov 15 #5

Good advice here snowybirdie Nov 15 #6

My computer guy is nearby and can give me a tutorial. I do better when I have "hands on" help.It's one of those things CTyankee Nov 15 #9

It's been over ten years since I've had a tower computer... MiHale Nov 15 #12

This might be an option for me. I will research this and thank you for your recommendation. CTyankee Nov 15 #13