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The tag 'display off' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the display-off power-saving feature in Windows, particularly issues where screensavers, display-off, and sleep modes stop working. Users report problems after updates from services like MagicJack or due to hardware changes, often on Windows 7 systems. A recent thread also highlights a new display-off low-power download mode on the Steam Deck, which allows downloads while the screen is off to save battery and prevent OLED burn-in. The tag spans both troubleshooting Windows power settings and new power-efficient features in handheld gaming devices.
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    Steam Deck gains display-off downloads; Azure Cobalt 200 brings 132-core Arm cloud CPU

    Valve’s long-running Steam Deck wishlist finally shipped a small but consequential battery- and OLED-friendly feature this month, while Microsoft quietly flipped a major switch in datacenter silicon with the announcement of the Azure Cobalt 200 — a 132-core Arm-based SoC aimed squarely at...
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    • azure cobalt 200 display off efficiency steam deck
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Windows 7 DOES ANYONE HERE USE MagicJack? IF SO, READ THIS!

    All MagicJack customers have received a new update that disables Win7 screensavers, displayOFF, and sleep mode. They know they've done this. They are saying they can't reverse it. So if you have MagicJack, you will not be able to use your screensavers, or have any sleep or displayoff settings...
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    • customer service device compatibility display off magicjack screensaver sleep mode software issues update user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Wired mouse and keyboard...but no SSave, DisplayOff, or Sleep

    Win7 Home Premium x64bit Dell Inspiron 518 Intel Dual Quad 4G memory My power controls stopped working about a week ago. I had a wireless mouse, but a wired keyboard. I made sure I had all the latest drivers for these pieces. Nothing changed. So I just bought a wired Logitech mouse...and...
    • yellowspring
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    • dell display off drivers keyboard issues logitech power controls sleep mode troubleshooting windows 7 wired mouse
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 No screensaver, no display OFF, no SLEEP

    I have: Win7 Home Premium (since October '09), 64bit Dell Inspiron 518, ASUS 24" monitor. I use Avast! "protection" For about 4 days, I've not been able to invoke any screensaver, display OFF or SLEEP. I've changed all settings for these actions and changed back. I've started up (with) Clean...
    • yellowspring
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    • asus monitor avast clean boot dell display off drivers screensaver sleep issues troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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