How to Prevent Your Desktop from Timing Out

Learn how to stop your desktop from timing out automatically by adjusting power settings on Windows and macOS.

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To stop your desktop from timing out, you need to adjust the power settings. On Windows, go to `Control Panel > Power Options > Change plan settings`. Here, you can set the `Turn off the display` and `Put the computer to sleep` options to `Never`. On macOS, head to `System Preferences > Energy Saver` and move the sliders to `Never` for both options. These adjustments will prevent your desktop from timing out automatically.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I adjust power settings on Windows? Open Control Panel, go to Power Options, then Change plan settings to adjust power settings.
  2. Can I prevent my Mac from going to sleep? Yes, go to System Preferences, select Energy Saver, and set the sliders to Never.
  3. What happens if my desktop times out? Timing out usually causes the display to turn off and the computer to enter sleep mode, which can interrupt your work.
  4. Is there a way to set a timer for my desktop? Yes, you can set timers in the same power settings on both Windows and macOS for display and sleep modes.

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