'Cycling the drive turning it off and on is definitely worse for itAlmost everyone's experience with hard drive crashes is that they turn on a computer that was working perfectly the last. Start studying Hard/software - chap 13. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
How to Turn Off Hard Disk After so many Minutes of being Idle or Never
This will show you how to have your hard disks to be either turned off after however many minutes you set of being idle, or to never be turned off in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.
This setting will only affect internal HDDs and not for SSDs (solid state drives).
When set to turn off hard disks after idle, you will notice a brief delay of a few seconds when you try to access a turned off hard disk as it spins back up and is turned back on automatically as needed. Having your hard disks to be turned off after being idle can help save energy and extend a laptop's battery life.
Hard disks do not turn off after your computer has been idleThis setting will only affect internal HDDs and not for SSDs (solid state drives).
When set to turn off hard disks after idle, you will notice a brief delay of a few seconds when you try to access a turned off hard disk as it spins back up and is turned back on automatically as needed. Having your hard disks to be turned off after being idle can help save energy and extend a laptop's battery life.
If you have the hard disks set to be turned off after X amount of minutes of being inactive, then this behavior can be caused if any disk activity occurs, whether it is caused by user input or system tasks. Disk activity of any type resets the hard disk idle timer, and this can increase the amount of time it takes for your hard disk to turn off.
Windows is designed to automatically perform maintenance tasks to improve performance and reliability. When your computer is on AC power and is idle, system maintenance tasks may be able to run for a few minutes. These system maintenance tasks include disk-layout optimization to improve performance and preparing automatic system restoration points to increase reliability. Typically, these tasks occur the first time you leave your computer idle after you start it. These tasks ensure that the system maintains its performance and reliability even after long use. Because these tasks involve reading and writing to the hard disk, the hard disk idle time is reset regularly during this maintenance period.
There are other items that can reset the hard disk idle timer. These items can include:
- Paging operations.
- Windows Update checking the system state.
- Event logging.
- Network detection such as DHCP or Autonet.
- Third-party services such as quota software or an antivirus program.
- Scheduled tasks.
- The loading of services or drivers.
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Here's How:
1. Open the advanced power settings in Windows 7 or Windows 8 for your selected power plan, and do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do. (see screenshot below)That's it,2. To Turn Off Hard Disks After IdleA) Expand Hard disk and Turn off hard disk after, set how many minutes you want the hard disks to be idle for before being turned off, click/tap on OK, and go to step 4. (see screenshot below)3. To Never Turn Off Hard Disks
NOTE:The default setting is with 20 minutes.A) Expand Hard disk and Turn off hard disk after, set it to Never ( 0 minutes), click/tap on OK, and go to step 4. (see screenshot below)4. Close the Edit Plan Settings window. (see screenshot below step 1)
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Watching an experienced woodturner develop and form an exquisite bowl, spindle or other turning from a block of raw wood can be inspiring, and in some cases, intimidating sight. But learning the basics of woodturning isn't difficult. After you know how to use your lathe safely and the techniques for using each tool, it becomes a matter of practice. The following tips will give you some of the basics of woodturning.
While wood turning technically falls under the umbrella of woodworking, it is often considered a completely different craft. Woodturners tend to be devoted to their craft, and many have little (if any) interest in other traditional fine woodworking skills since there is almost no end the projects that can be created on a lathe alone with the proper tools and techniques.
The tips that follow summarize some of the most important elements of good wood turning practice, with links to articles containing more detail.
What Is Woodturning?
Wood turning is the process of carving a block of wood into a symmetrical object, such as a wood spindle or bowl, while using a motor-driven lathe to spin the wood at high speed while cutting tools, including a variety of chisels and knives, gradually carve the piece into the desired shape.Practice Wood Turning Safety
Statistically, woodturning probably ranks among the safer tasks performed with power tools. Still, there are basic safety practices you should learn and follow to ensure woodworking safety.- Inspect your lathe regularly to make sure fitting are secure and tight.
- Keep your work area clean.
- Make sure lighting is sufficient. Being able to see what you're doing will help ensure safe work.
- Make sure tools are kept clean and sharp. Dull tools can catch on the spinning workpiece, while razor sharp tools will cut smoothly and easily.
- Use quality wood stock. Workpieces with cracks or thick knots can break apart or grab cutting tools.
In this photo, for example, the woodturner is breaking several of the first rules of woodturning:- Always wear eye protection when turning wood. Should a workpiece splinter or break apart, injury to your eyes is a distinct possibility.
- Avoid loose fitting or baggy clothing. They can easily get ensnared in the spinning axle of the tool.
Get Proficient at the Common Wood Turning Profiles
When turning a block of wood into a spindle, there is no end to the creativity that's possible, but no matter how elaborate the final shape, these profiles usually consist of a fairly small number of basic common cuts put together in different combinations.To create the most common cuts—square cuts, V-grooves, fillets, and coves, you really only need four types of tools (along with your lathe, of course).Practice these various profiles using the tools required to cut them on your wood lathe.Learn How to Use a Roughing Gouge
Most woodturning projects on the lathe are started by using a roughing gouge to create the basic shape, whether a spindle, bowl, bottle stopper, or nearly any other woodturning project.The roughing gouge is a very versatile gouge, but it must be used properly (and safely) in order to get good results. The first step in learning the craft of wood turning is practicing with the roughing gouge.Use Caution With Skew Chisels
Few woodturning tools can be as dangerous as the skew chisel. Sometimes used for making square-grooves, it can also plane and shape many other profiles. However, the skew chisel's propensity for grabbing means that the wood turner must use the proper safety precautions to keep from getting into trouble with one in their hands.Develop Skill With a Parting Tool
The parting tool is a specialty woodturning tool that is commonly used to separate a finished turning from the rest of the stock, separating the stock into two parts (hence the name, parting tool). However, it can also be used for other tasks, such as cutting square-shaped grooves in a spindle.Practice Project: Turning a Hammer Handle
Many woodworkers use a lathe to turn spindles and bowls, but did you know that you can use your lathe (and the corresponding hand tools) to cut oval-shaped hammer handles? If you break the wooden handle on your favorite hammer, don't throw the head away. Get a nice piece of hardwood and head to the lathe to form a new hammer handle to your liking.Dress Properly
One of the most common injuries in woodturning occurs when an article of the turner's clothing gets caught in the spinning lathe. By wearing proper clothing for woodturning, this potential hazard can be greatly reduced.