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CTyankee

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9. 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

Reply to snowybirdie (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 08:55 AM

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where he actually sits with me and guides me. And right now I am in a retirement community and just finding my way around the building outside of my apartment. I might find a "computer classes for old people" type of class which I would gladly take.

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

Turn off the computer at night. The Madcap Saturday #1

Do you mean shut it down? CTyankee Saturday #2

Yes The Madcap Saturday #7

No need to power down the computer... MiHale Saturday #3

Where is that located on my PC? CTyankee Saturday #4

It would be on the monitor itself. MiHale Saturday #8

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

This is the way. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #10

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

Good advice here snowybirdie Saturday #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 Saturday #9

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

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