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08-04-2023 10:38 AM
Another query in my recent barrage of "too many (opposing) opinions".
Does my desktop and/or HP and/or Microsoft and/or various component
manufacturers automatically update/upgrade their individual products?
Or do they even automatically alert ME to the need to approve this and/or
instruct me how to do it myself? ie: wanna prevent 'antiquating' desktop.
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08-04-2023 01:36 PM
See my response earlier today: Re: BIOS....that's a whole 'nother bag-o-nails - HP Support Community - 8827527.
So, the answer to this question is: it depends. Often, no. Better to be proactive than to rely on 'the system', so to speak.
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777
08-04-2023 01:36 PM
See my response earlier today: Re: BIOS....that's a whole 'nother bag-o-nails - HP Support Community - 8827527.
So, the answer to this question is: it depends. Often, no. Better to be proactive than to rely on 'the system', so to speak.
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777
08-05-2023 03:57 PM
So nice to get such seemingly preferential treatment from an
obvious intelligent masochist: after 35+ yrs of marriage, I'm
very well aware what an annoying pia I am...but you keep on
answering queries/offering advice+guidance to this PainInAss.
Do NOT misunderstand...VERY appreciative. It's very obvious
your tech-knowledge is miles above my head, yet you always
seem to speak my preferred language: 'techno-inept'. Thanks
AND their pictures too!! (and graphs, articles, defining sites too).
Makes it MUCH easier for me to reference later at my own leisure.
BIOS: not only totally unaware what this is/does/etc. have learned
just enough from long list of issues referenced on this site;
don't touch if ain't broke...and ONLY if HP Support dictates!!
Updates: will do...periodically (monthly?)
'Sleep': Is this an independent selection (I have in my "Start" icon)??
Meaning DO select "sleep" every night rather than either
selecting "Shut down"? Or my current (forever) method
of just letting monitor/pc 'go dark' eventually; then when
I want to 'turn on' just press keyboard Windows symbol/
"option" key and stare at screen for 10-15 seconds? NO?
08-05-2023 05:14 PM
No worries whatsoever: you are very welcome: I enjoy the interactions and discussions!
1.) BIOS: leave it alone.
2.) Updates: monthly.
3.) Sleep: Yes.
Obviously, if you are hyper-concerned about keeping as low a carbon footprint as possible and save a few dimes, by all means, go Shut down.
Kind Regards,
NonSequitur777