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Pobeka

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3. Not a windows person, but maybe the laptop isn't fully suspending when the lid closes?

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Wed Feb 15, 2023, 12:50 PM

Feb 2023

If that was the case then it wouldn't be disconnected at all, even though the lid is closed. So when you open the lid it appears as if it had instantly connected.

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Can someone help me... [View all] 2naSalit Feb 2023 OP

Cable connected dweller Feb 2023 #1

Wifi... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #5

And you disconnect dweller Feb 2023 #11

I'm thinking that's probably it... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #21

Maybe Win 10? SheltieLover Feb 2023 #2

Thanks... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #14

Not a windows person, but maybe the laptop isn't fully suspending when the lid closes? Pobeka Feb 2023 #3

I disconnetc the wifi... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #7

I haven't used a win machine for awhile intrepidity Feb 2023 #4

I'll check there, Thank you! 2naSalit Feb 2023 #8

Firefox will not force a reconnection. But, I wonder about Avast. Earth-shine Feb 2023 #6

I am starting to... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #9

It's a Lenovo. It came with ample crapware already installed. Earth-shine Feb 2023 #10

I'll keep tht... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #12

The wifi connection may be set to auto-connect. TwilightZone Feb 2023 #13

Already did that... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #16

That would likely be Avast canetoad Feb 2023 #15

Thanks... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #17

You can have a look canetoad Feb 2023 #18

Good to know... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #19

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and... 2naSalit Feb 2023 #20