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MiHale

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

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #9)

Sat Nov 15, 2025, 11:50 AM

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After I had my strokes and heart attacks and a quadruple bypass…I retired. I got rid of my towers, monitors, numerous external hard drives and went exclusively to an IPad. I can do everything I need to on it without the need for a computer and monitor setup.
Didn’t think so at first but I was wrong and it’s great.

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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