It is important to note that the option to suspend in Windows is responsible for saving all the work that is open , the programs, the status of the programs, among other options, in the RAM memory, the random access memory. So RAM is a fast memory so that when the computer is suspended, everything is saved there and when the computer is turned on again, all the information is quickly recovered.
Emphasizing that the computer must be connected to the electrical current and in case of having a laptop it must have a battery. Since it is necessary to administer the electrical current to the memory so that it can maintain the state. Because if at some point you find yourself without electricity you can erase everything, so the suspend saves everything but continues to consume a little energy.
On the other hand, we must bear in mind that with Windows 10 we can turn off the computer screen without having to suspend as well as it is possible to enable or disable the suspension . Therefore, below we will tell you how to change the screen sleep time .
Steps to change the timeout in Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1
To create a guide for changing the screen timeout in tabular form, I’ll provide a basic example. Note that the specific steps can vary depending on the operating system (like Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, etc.). Here’s a general template that can be adapted for different systems:
| Step | Action | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Access Settings | Navigate to the main settings menu of your device. |
| 2 | Find Display Settings | Look for a section labeled ‘Display’, ‘Screen’, or similar. |
| 3 | Select Screen Timeout/Sleep Settings | This option might be named differently like ‘Screen Timeout’, ‘Sleep’, or ‘Auto-Lock’. |
| 4 | Adjust Timeout Duration | Choose the desired time interval before the screen turns off automatically. Options usually range from 15 seconds to 5 minutes or more. |
| 5 | Save Changes | If needed, confirm or save your changes. |
If you need a guide specific to a certain operating system or device, please let me know, and I can tailor the table accordingly.
It should be noted that the following procedure can be performed to change the shutdown and suspension time of the Windows 8, 8.1 and 7 system. First of all, for devices with Windows 8 and 8.1 system, the “configuration” option is searched. Once you enter, click on “change PC configuration” , so when you are in the configuration, the first option is selected, which is “PC and devices”.
Similarly, when the new window opens, click on the “start / shutdown and suspension” section , then the alternatives for suspension and screen can be viewed. In that place you must choose the option of preference, the minutes you want or choose the option “never”.
On the other hand, if you have the Windows 7 system, you can click on “start”. In this way, you will be able to locate the “control panel” option in the right-hand side menu, which you must open and locate “system and security ”. Once you open it, you have to choose “energy options” .
When the new window opens, the section “choose when the screen turns off” should be displayed in the menu on the right . Later you will be able to configure the option to “turn off the screen” and “put the computer to sleep” in which you can specify the desired minutes.
In short, when applying the desired changes you can save and close the window. In this way we have completed the process, taking into account that if you want you can turn off the screen from the taskbar and also highlighting that Windows 10 offers impressive functions.
