Easy lifehacks

Is it possible to turn off the HDD while Windows is still running?

Is it possible to turn off the HDD while Windows is still running?

Oh yes, sleep and shut down will always turn off the HDD. This is only for idle HDDs while Windows is still running. Thanks Shawn , that is why at least for me I would have to be using two hard drives or an SSD +HD.

When to turn off hard disk in Windows 10?

Turn Off Hard Disk After Idle in Windows 10. The Turn off hard disk after setting in Power Options lets users set to have hard disks (HDD) power down after a specified time of HDD inactivity is detected. This setting will not affect a SSD (Solid State Drive) or NVMe.

Why are my windows not automatically going down?

Auto automatic function on my windows for them to automatically go down after holding down on the window switch for more that a second is not working (can’t remember if it’s just the drivers side that had this function but regardless both windows are not doing it).

Why do my windows not drop when I open the door?

The bigger issue I have (because I could really live without the automatic windows after a long press function) is that the windows don’t drop down and inch or so when the door is opened, meaning the glass at the top of the window get stuck under the rubber seal, again both driver and passenger sides are doing this.

Why does my hardtop not work on my car?

The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again. If you attempt to open or shut the hardtop five times in a row while the indicator light on the switch is flashing, the hardtop shuts town temporarily as a security measure.

When to put side windows up or down?

Put the side windows up when you have the top down. It often gets too cold and windy if you lower the side windows. Get a broad-brimmed hat that is tied to you so it doesn’t blow off. Or not, in which case you can get skin cancer on the tops of your ears and elsewhere.

What should I do when my computer is not in use?

Use a normal turn on and turn off cycle; that is, turn the computer off when not in use during the original manufacturer’s warranty period. This will help ensure all components are aged out under warranty to a time frame when failure rates fall to a low level.

When to use the hardtop switch on a car?

Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.

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Ruth Doyle