{"id":424355,"date":"2022-03-31T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T11:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep\/"},"modified":"2022-03-31T14:00:58","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T11:00:58","slug":"the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Fastest Way to Put Your PC to Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32b97182069\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a32b97182069\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Fastest_Way_to_Put_Your_PC_to_Sleep%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Fastest Way to Put Your PC to Sleep&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_a_Dedicated_Key_or_Button\" >Use a Dedicated Key or Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep\/#Use_a_Keyboard_Sequence_or_Shortcut\" >Use a Keyboard Sequence or Shortcut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-fastest-way-to-put-your-pc-to-sleep\/#Close_Your_Lid\" >Close Your Lid<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Fastest_Way_to_Put_Your_PC_to_Sleep%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Fastest Way to Put Your PC to Sleep&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-786398\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows_sleep_Zz.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows_sleep_Zz.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/windows_sleep_Zz.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows Sleep &quot;Z&quot; letters\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great idea to put your Windows PC to sleep when you\u2019re not using it. There are many ways to do it in Windows 10 or 11, but we\u2019ll show you a few of the fastest routes to slumber for both versions of Windows.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Dedicated_Key_or_Button\"><\/span>Use a Dedicated Key or Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-764020 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_sleep_key2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press the sleep key or button on your Winodws 11 device to put it to sleep.\" width=\"650\" height=\"362\" data-credittext=\"Benj Edwards\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Benj Edwards<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most Windows PCs and tablets include a special sleep button somewhere on the body of the device. To find it, consult your device\u2019s documentation, or look for a keyboard key with a small \u201cZ\u201d or moon icon on it. If you push it, your PC will fall asleep instantly. To wake it up again later, just press the power button, tap the trackpad, or press a keyboard key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Does &#8220;Sleep&#8221; Mean in Windows?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Keyboard_Sequence_or_Shortcut\"><\/span>Use a Keyboard Sequence or Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-764016\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/power_user_sleep.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the Start button, select &quot;Shut Down or Sign Out&quot; then choose &quot;Sleep.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If your PC or keyboard doesn\u2019t have a dedicated sleep button (some desktop PCs don\u2019t, for example), a reader named John G. reminded us that you can use a quick keyboard sequence to say \u201clights out\u201d to your PC.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, first press Windows+X on your keyboard (which opens the Power User menu). Then press \u201cU,\u201d then \u201cS.\u201d Your PC will go to sleep instantly. So just remember this: Win+X, U, S.<\/p>\n<p>Alternately, you could use Microsoft PowerToys to map the sleep function to a key on your keyboard that you don\u2019t use very often (such as Scroll Lock, for example). To do so, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/getPowerToys\">download PowerToys<\/a>, open the Keyboard Manager, and map a key to \u201cSleep.\u201d When you push it, your PC will snooze instantly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Remap Any Key or Shortcut on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Close_Your_Lid\"><\/span>Close Your Lid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-786410\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/close_lid.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A person closing or opening a laptop lid\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/womens-hands-open-laptop-lift-lid-1731090151\">Laktikov Artem<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re using a laptop or notebook PC, you can usually put your PC to sleep quickly by closing the lid. If you fold down the clamshell monitor into a closed position, it\u2019s likely your laptop will sleep automatically. If it doesn\u2019t h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en, you can check your settings and decide what happens when you close the lid. Pleasant dreams!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Beginner Geek: Change What Windows Does When You Shut Your Laptop&#8217;s Lid<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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