Holding the Power Button Down Does Not Turn Off the Computer. The proper way to shut down a computer is by pressing the Windows "Start" button and selecting "Shut Down" from the available options.

Standard ATX power supplies aren't designed to turn on unless they are properly connected to a motherboard. This helps to ensure that they can't power up and damage computer components if the plug ...

Can't reach the power button on your desktop? Or do you just want to avoid having to reach down to press it? This USB gadget may be the solution you need.

I have some switches I want to use as ATX power switches, but I need to find two foot cables with the female (motherboard-side) connectors.I found things like this but it's too short. Any idea ...

Which side of a PC case power or reset switch is positive or negative? (and can I damage my motherboard by connecting it incorrectly?) No, you won't damage a motherboard by connecting the power ...

Economy of scale is a wonderful thing, take the switch-mode power supply as an example. Before the rise of the PC, a decent multi-voltage, high current power supply would be pretty expensive. But P… ...