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OldBaldy1701E

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2. When they say 'not good for prolonged use', they are talking about days and days.

Reply to doc03 (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 09:33 AM

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As long as you turn it off every day, you will be fine. The main reason for that is that the computer has to restart to update some things and when you never turn it off, it cannot finish updates and therefore will not update.

Is this just from trying to use the mouse, or if you use the arrows on the keyboard to move the marker as well?

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A computer problem that started a couple weeks ago. When I turn it on I can't highlight the password [View all] doc03 Saturday OP

are you using a usb or bluetooth mouse? rampartd Saturday #1

When they say 'not good for prolonged use', they are talking about days and days. OldBaldy1701E Saturday #2

This PC has a touch screen I can't highlight the password window with the keyboard or the doc03 Saturday #6

It may be that time. OldBaldy1701E Sunday #7

Google Disable Password After Sleep Windows. See a video. Simple setting change will save you a lot of time. . Doodley Saturday #3

For not much more than the $175, you can get a Total Tech membership for the year Sogo Saturday #4

When my MacBook Air won't respond to type in password I hit the trackpad wishstar Saturday #5