You now have hybrid sleep mode enabled on your laptop or tablet and don't have to worry about losing work to accidental power outages.

Click the + next to Allow hybrid sleep.

It looks like a gear and is located above the Power button.Ĭlick Change plan settings next to the power plan you have enabled. Here's how to do it.Ĭlick the Settings button. If your battery no longer works and you have to keep your laptop plugged in at all times, you can enable hybrid sleep on any Windows 10 device. On your laptop or tablet, hybrid sleep is disabled by default because you have a battery failsafe. It allows the RAM in your computer to hold onto information for a quick startup - just like in sleep mode - but it also writes the same data to your hard drive for safekeeping in the event of a power failure. Hybrid sleep mode comes enabled by default on desktop PCs. in an electrical storm - but hibernate mode is there and is a great option if you're worried about losing your work. You should be fine using sleep mode on a desktop PC unless there is a risk of a power outage - i.e. If you put your PC into sleep mode and happen not to use if for a few days, the battery will simply deplete, your work will be saved, and the PC will shut down.ĭesktop PCs are a bit different, as they don't have a battery to keep things running and to allow for a smooth shutdown if power is cut. Most people using laptops and tablets feel safe with sleep mode - your place will be resumed no matter what happens. This means that you can grab lunch, run an errand, or even set the computer aside for the night knowing you'll be able to use it again in the morning.

Sleep mode is best suited for times when you won't be away from your PC for long.

Windows 10 will not go into sleep mode