Turn Windows 8 PCs off safely using power button  Friday 8 March
2013  Windows 8 users can shut down their computer without
touching their mouse, screen or keyboard, it has been claimed.
Writing for PC Advisor, Jim Martin said that through a simple
configuration process, users can set their computer up to shut
down using the power button.  He explained that, first of all,
you need to type 'control panel' into the start screen, and then
type 'power' into the search box which appears.  Under power
options, select 'change what the power buttons do', and change
the default setting on the 'when I press the power button
option'.  This will initially be set up to send the computer to
sleep, Mr Martin noted.  "Now, instead of using your mouse to
shut down your computer, you can quickly press the power button
to achieve the same thing," he stated.  "Of course, if you're
happy to leave your PC in sleep mode, you don't need to
configure anything at all. Simply get into the habit of pressing
your PC's power button inste