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Windows Defender Security Center warning icon

I have APC Back-UPS CS 500 connected by USB to my Windows 10 desktop computer. In power config I have set 'Sleep' option to 'Never' setting for RDP access as described here: http://windows.microsoft....
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Windows 7 Frequently Hangs Up

Of late I've not been getting as much love as I used to from my beloved Windows 7; inspite of all the adoration I've showered on her over the years. Recently, when I tried to update, she wouldn't and ...
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Can I disable "write-cache buffer flushing" for an Intel 730 SSD on a desktop PC

Can I disable "write-cache buffer flushing" for an Intel 730 SSD on a desktop PC without UPS? This drive has capacitors for power-loss protection - is this enough to flush the buffers when a power ...
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APC Smart-UPS 1000VA - command file won't get executed

I've got this old piece - http://goo.gl/5M37Sc, working reliably so far, but it has one big problem: command file when power is down won't run. Everything seems to be configured correctly, but when ...
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System connected to UPS goes to sleep short time after power is lost

I have a Win7 x64 system connected to the UPS. The UPS is capable of maintaining the system power for about 30 minutes. After I have connected the UPS, I have verified this by disconnecting the power ...
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Is UPS necessary to have for a PC?

Can my computer components ( Monitor, Motherboard, RAM, HDD, CPU, SMPS) become damaged due to a sudden power flux. It's only needed to shut down Windows properly. Can I solve both Hardware and ...
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