Recently, my neighbour received a bill for Rs.35,000/- for the last month for using internet. Is it not shocking for a person using PC at home, sparingly? On enquiry, he has been told that he has failed to switch off the internet connection before leaving the PC. Though I didn't add fuel to the fire by crossing him with questions like how the internet alone could have life when he switches off the PC, etc., the fact remains that the internet connection was 'on' for a long period, which has resulted in the alarming billing. This can happen to most of us. Hence, I want to know whether there is any method which can ensure automatic closure of the internet operations when we forget to do so after our internet work is over.
2006-09-20 00:43:00 · 4 answers · asked by DEEPU 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
We need to know the OS you are using to give you full details, but most of them have this option. You won't need to program anything. Refer to your OS manual and online help.
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2006-09-20 01:11:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are running Windows XP you can adjust the power settings using Power Options Properties. If I may ask, if the point is to not go over your alloted time on the internet, why not just turn off the modem?
2006-09-20 00:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by CharliePhxAZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Within dialup connections you can disconnect on idle time, say 5 minutes. and be done with it,.
2006-09-20 07:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
control panel->Preformance and Maintenance->Power Options
2006-09-20 01:03:41 · answer #4 · answered by The Pokemaniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋