Change the Function of Your Computer's Power Button

Windows gives you a few options as to what you want to heppen when you push the power button on your computer, including shutting your computer down.

  1. Right-click on the desktop, and click Properties
  2. Click on the Screen Saver tab, and then the Power button
  3. Click the Advanced button and take note of the options near the bottom
  4. Select the option you want and click on OK > OK

A day too late!

I just looked this up on Google yesterday, because I kept hitting th power button on my keyboard and shutting my computer down when reaching for my desk calendar. Now the computer asks me what to do, and I have the chance to cancel. Only downside to these ergonomic keyboards!