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How to Temporarily Disable Sleep Mode in Windows 10/11: 4 Ways

These apps make keeping your PC awake for a brief spell easy.

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What Is a Blue Light Filter on Android and Which App Works Best?

Cutting blue light from your phone screen can help you sleep better.

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How to Shut Down or Sleep Windows 10/11 With a Keyboard Shortcut: 5 Ways

Here are several Windows 10/11 sleep shortcuts that let you shut down your computer or put it to sleep with just the keyboard.

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How to Fix Windows 10 Sleep Mode Issues

Learn how to fix sleep mode issues in Windows 10 with these troubleshooting steps.

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How to Set Up Bedtime Mode or Sleep Mode on Android

You can stop unwanted notifications on your phone from disturbing your sleep with Android's Bedtime Mode, or Sleep Mode on Samsung phones.

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How to Keep Downloads Running on Windows 10/11 With the Laptop Lid Closed

Do you want to keep downloading files and apps even if your laptop's lid is closed?

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How to Stop Your Mac Going to Sleep

Want to prevent your Mac from going to sleep? Here are all your options.

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Sleep vs. Shutdown: What's Best for Your Laptop?

Is it better to shut down your computer? Or is using sleep mode fine? What's the best option for your laptop?

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How to Restore a Missing Sleep Option in Windows 10

If your computer has a bad case of insomnia, there are many ways to fix a missing sleep option in Windows 10. Here's how.

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Windows 10 or 11 Won't Wake From Sleep With Keyboard or Mouse? What to Do

Can't wake your Windows PC from sleep with your keyboard or mouse? Here's how to fix that issue.

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6 Ways to Fix a Windows Device That’s Stuck in Hibernate or Sleep Mode

Does your Windows PC struggle to wake up? Here's how to fix a Windows computer that can't get out of either hibernate or sleep mode.

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How to Turn Off Your PS5 Completely

Here's how to fully shut down your PlayStation 5, using both the quick menu on the system and the hardware buttons on the console.

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9 Great Ways to Calm Your Kids Through Sound

If you need to calm your children down, sound is a great option. Below are some options to consider.

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Windows 11 Shuts Down Instead of Going to Sleep? Here’s the Fix

If your Windows 11 PC decides to shut down instead of sleeping, here's how to prevent that from happening.

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How to Fully Customize Windows 10's Sleep Settings

Windows 10's sleep settings often go overlooked, but it can be a really handy tool for managing your PC.

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Should You Shut Down Your Mac or Put It to Sleep?

Let's explore the benefits of putting your Mac to sleep versus shutting it down.

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Here's What Power Nap Does on a Mac and How to Enable or Disable It

Did you see a Power Nap option on your Mac and you're wondering what it is? Here's all there is to know.

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What to Do When Your Mac's Wi-Fi Won't Connect After Waking From Sleep

If your Mac won't connect to Wi-Fi after waking it from sleep mode, you can use these simple troubleshooting steps to fix it.

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How to Set Up a Sleep Timer Shutdown in Windows

Here's how you can set a Windows sleep timer to automatically shut down your computer after a certain period.

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Is It Bad to Leave Your PC on All the Time? The Pros and Cons

Can you leave your PC on overnight? Or should you turn it off when you aren't using it? Here are the pros and cons of both.

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