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.

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 ...

A quick trip to the button-settings screen is all it takes to make your laptop’s power button behave. That’s pretty weird considering that many laptops also have dedicated “sleep” buttons.

Your computer case has a power button, a reset button, and probably some LEDs. None of them will work until you plug in some stupidly tiny cables.

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 ...

Need to turn your PC off fast? Keyboard shortcuts can help you immediately choose the sort of shutdown you want to use. Here's how to use them on Windows.