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![]() ![]() In the title-role was Iestyn Davies, surely just about supreme today in the castrato repertory. Orlando’s vision of Hades, filled with changing musical textures as he gets farther and farther from sanity, makes for an exciting mad scene, with Davies conveying a nicely understated sense of a man lost in his own delusions, seemingly unphased by the fact this role was originally written for the great Senesino. Iestyn Davies’ Orlando showcases a truly exquisite talent: Davies’ countertenor is so gorgeously legato and fluid that it sounds almost unearthly, yet the smoothness is seasoned with heartstopping, ferociously accurate coloratura which received explosive applause from the Barbican audience. Just occasionally the role’s heavy demands on the lower end of the voice left Davies a little light in the balance, but it’s a small quibble considering the sheer scope of musicianship on show here. Earlier, a blistering “Cielo! Se tu il consenti” showed the extremes of his coloratura agility, while “Gia l’ebro” reminded us that few countertenors can spin a longer legato line, or sustain it with such warmth and beauty. Singing the title role, Iestyn Davies gave us a mad scene of unsettling delicacy, drawing differences all the more disturbing for their subtlety between his moments of seeming calm and his murderous fury. Combined with his characteristically liquid tone, it all added up to a clear, compelling and moving Orlando. he had all the right traits: technical athleticism, moments of startling power, but also of stillness, nowhere more so than in his reflective Act III arioso, “Già l’ebro mio ciglio”. Claire Seymour Opera TodayĬountertenor Iestyn Davies blazed as the antihero Orlando, before delivering more reflective passages in tones so mellow that they almost seemed too lovely for a character who’s basically the ex-boyfriend from hell. In Act 3’s ‘Già per la man d’Orlando … Già cl’ebro mio ciglio’, an invocation to sleep, Davies’ gentle yet elegant vocal pianissimo was complemented by a deliciously dulcet viola duet. ![]() Indeed, Davies’ lack of mannerism and simple directness movingly conveyed the destructive of the insanity inspired by his jealous ire the poignancy was all the greater for the lack of affectedness. ![]() ‘Ah Stigie larve’, in which the unhinged Orlando imagines a descent to the Underworld, was enhanced by fine theorbo playing the fresh simplicity of the repetitions of ‘Vaghe pupille’ (Lovely eyes) were movingly interposed between the scene’s darker emotional tumults. The breath control exhibited in his Act 2 aria, ‘Cielo! se tu il consenti deh! Fà’, was remarkable, and equalled by the fluid passagework of ‘Fammi combattere’ there was continuity of tone throughout the vocal extravagances, and the latter unfailingly served an expressive purpose.Įmerging from behind the orchestra, where Orlando had been nursing his grievances and torments, Davies delivered a ‘mad scene’ which demonstrated expert appreciation of the protagonist’s disordered temperament, moving with discomforting readiness between dread and nonchalance, and gliding easily through the ever-shifting time signatures and tempi. Technically impeccable throughout the performance, Davies launched into the score’s astonishing prestissimo flights with relaxed ease and without any loss of focus. Urged by the magician-philosopher Zoroastro to redirect his energies from love to combat, Davies presented his opening aria, ‘Non fu già men forte’, with brightness and warmth, the lyrical ardour supplemented by the glowing playing of the two natural horns, who injected a charming touch of mock heroism. Alert to the disjunctions and disruptions resulting from Orlando’s mercurial temperament, Davies prowled the platform with lowering intensity when seated, he was bowed with a seemingly unbearable burden of anxiety and despair. The ‘infinite variety of colour’ and ‘expressive depth’ that I noted on that occasion were once again in evidence, and used to compelling effect in a portrayal which emphasised the dark introspection and inner rage of the troubled soldier. Rebecca Franks The Timesīicket and Davies ‘warmed up’ for this performance in 2015, when they presented several arias from Orlando in the opening concert of the Wigmore Hall’s 2015-16 season, alongside arias from Rinaldo, Rodelinda and Partenope. Iestyn Davies took the title role with ease and effortless style and his slow Sleep Aria, accompanied by two dusky violas, theorbo and cello, was spellbindingly beautiful.
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Gramps live music friday11/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Barhop-The bar scene in Jax is something we know well. Make sure to stay updated with where they will be next through their social media.ġ. Hush Hush Headphones hosts many pop-up silent discos around Jacksonville at some unique venues. Silent Disco-Silent discos are becoming all the rage.literally! Put on those headphones and dance the night away at Root Down in Five Points on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s hosted many acts and concerts throughout its’ years, including Elvis who performed one of his first indoor concerts there.ĥ. Fun fact: the Florida Theatre opened in 1927 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If you prefer to watch touring musicians, go to the historic Florida Theatre, Daily’s Place or VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. At this venue you will also find the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. See a traveling Broadway show at the Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts brought to you by the FSCJ Artist Series. Watch incredible theatre at Players by the Sea or Alhambra Theatre & Dining. Performing Arts-Jacksonville boasts incredible music venues for performances, shows and concerts. Enjoy the unique atmospheres of each of these venues and experience some of the best live music the city has to offer.Ĥ. If you prefer dancing at a club with a DJ, you’ll want to check out Eclipse Nightclub, Myth Nightclub or Cuba Libre at Havana Jax. A few local favorites are Blue Jay Listening Room in Jacksonville Beach, Jack Rabbits Live in San Marco and Underbelly in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. Live Music/DJ’s- You can find live music around nearly every corner in Jacksonville. Check out Breezy Jazz House & Restaurant or Jazz Poetry Café.ģ. Jazz Clubs- Whether it’s date night or girls night, a jazz club is an intimate experience that shouldn’t be overlooked. Nothing beats a night of laughter with family and friends.Ģ. ![]() Comedy/Improv- Give your funny bone a workout at First Coast Comedy, Jax Comedy Club or The Comedy Zone.
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Pre flight checklist example11/6/2023 ![]() Let’s delve into why drones are so critical in today’s world. They have provided new perspectives, efficiencies, and capabilities that were unimaginable a few years ago. Document Verification: It also includes verification of essential documents, such as operating certificates or flight plans, ensuring that you are well-prepared for the mission.ĭrones, or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), have become an essential tool in various fields, revolutionizing how we work and even play.Easy Troubleshooting: The checklist can help identify potential issues before the flight, making it easier to troubleshoot and rectify them quickly.Efficient Operations: Regularly following a checklist can help in optimizing the drone’s performance and longevity, making your operations more efficient.Legal Compliance: It ensures that all regulatory requirements, such as possessing necessary licenses or permits, are met before the flight, preventing legal complications.Safety Assurance: The checklist helps verify the drone’s proper functioning and readiness for the flight, minimizing the risk of accidental crashes or malfunctions mid-air.Here are five reasons that underscore its importance: It acts as the pilot’s manual, ensuring that each flight is conducted in the safest and most efficient manner possible. The significance of a drone preflight checklist cannot be overstated. Why is a Drone Preflight Checklist Important? This checklist helps prepare everything before your drone takes flight, from physical checks to validation of document requirements. ![]() In addition, a drone preflight checklist will help ensure that they are operating their drone safely and legally. The FAA and drone manufacturers advise pilots to follow checklists at critical points before, during, and after a mission.Ī preflight checklist helps pilots ensure that their drone is ready for flight and has everything they need. It is a list of items that should be checked before each flight. It should include items from leaving for the mission, preflighting the drone, and stowing it after the mission.įollowing a drone preflight checklist can minimize the chances of something going wrong during or after your flight! This article will discuss the importance of a drone preflight checklist and how to create one tailored to your needs. A lot goes into drone preflight, so using a drone preflight checklist is critical to ensuring safe and legal drone operations. As a drone pilot, it is essential to make sure you execute proper preflight operations to ensure a successful mission.
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Pop stars kda11/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() – She has a bold lyrical rap and punk ninja style – She mixes Martial Arts and the beats of her Rap lyrics – Makes performance next to other street performers in cities she visits – Nicknames: Rogue and 힙합검객 (Hip hop Swordsman) – She spends hours coming up with choreography for K/DA because she believes every step must represent vulnerability and powerĪkali Stage Name: Akali (아칼리) Birth Name: Akali Jhomen Tethi Position: Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Maknae Birthday: 1997 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Chinese Zodiac Sign: Ox Blood Type: – Height: 163 cm (5’3″) Weight: – Title: The Rebel – Languages: Chinese, Afrikaans, Korean, and English She won Hong Kong’s Can You Dance? in 2018 – She lived in ten countries before pursuing her dream in being a singer – She’s called the dreamer in K/DA by Ahri. – Nicknames: Bokkie and 小笼包 (Soup dumpling) – Vocals By: Jaira Burns (Pop/Stars) / Wolftyla (The Baddest) Kai’sa Stage Name: Kai’sa (카이사) Birth Name : – Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist Birthday: 1996 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rat Blood Type: – Height: 169.6 cm (5’6.5″) Weight: – Title: The Dancer – She’s been romantically linked with several celebrities but never confirmed a relationship – She values her friends and is very protective with the few people she is closes to – She’s very mysterious on her diet and workouts and declines to comment on what she does – After disagreements with other groups she went solo but reconnected with Ahri – She’s also known for her uncompromising vision, rich vocals, and “bad girl” attitude – She has two hit singles named Agony’s Embrace and Ecstasy – She once walked off a live stage because her vocals were backed up by an audio track, which she didn’t approve of – Vocals By: Madison Beer (Pop/Stars), Bea Miller (The Baddest) – Voted one of the most beautiful faces of PopĮvelynn Stage Name: Evelynn (에블린) Birth Name: – Position: Lead Vocalist Birthday: 1993 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Chinese Zodiac Sign: Rooster Blood Type: – Height: 164 cm (5’4″) Weight: – Title: The Diva Designers can’t stop making outfits for her – Labeled the most talented Kpop artist in the 2013 Pop Shine Awards – When she isn’t training or doing K/DA activities she is shopping, drinking tea with fashion designers, and testing new beauty products out – During fashion week she always has sleek dresses on the runways worldwide – Her new look attracts high fashion designers – After five years she tossed away her girly side and now she has High fashion, Elegance, and is a stunning celebrity – She was a famous teenage pop star but after five singles she took time to reinvent herself K/DA Members: Ahri Stage Name: Ahri (아리) Birth Name: – Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Visual, Center Birthday: 1994 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Chinese Zodiac Sign: Dog Blood Type: – Height: 167.6 cm (5’5″) Weight: – Title: The Queen K/DA Fandom Name: BLADES K/DA Fandom Colors: –
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Flume water sensor11/6/2023 The sensor is also more accurate than the original and will soon even be able to detect which appliances and faucets water is running from. It keeps the simplicity and easy installation and adds in much longer battery life, stronger wireless signal, and a more powerful detection sensor. ![]() That means, in the event of a power outage, you won't be without the flow of water.įlume 2 is a solid upgrade over the original Flume. The biggest downside to Phyn Plus is the lack of a battery backup solution, but the unit doesn't require power to allow water to flow, just to collect data. Phyn Plus supports up to 1.25-inch pipes, so if you have a larger home or commercial property with pipes larger than this, Phyn XL is what you'll need. The built-in shutoff valve can be configured to automatically shut off your water in the event of a detection, or via more manual methods like the smartphone app or the physical valve on the Phyn Plus. It also has no moving parts, giving this product a long lifespan. Phyn Plus is weather hardened and can withstand extremely hot or cold temperatures. Phyn Plus also uses an ultrasonic flow meter to detect leaks and frozen pipes, resulting in more accurate detection than other methods. Phyn Plus can be used to monitor not just the pipes in your house, but also the pipes for the irrigation system in your yard. Still, it offers supplemental insurance coverage, live support, and a host of ways to view your data and make your home more efficient. The FloProtect service is an additional annual cost. Flo by Moen also suggests handy tips for reducing water consumption and specializes in conservation, helping you reduce the price of water bills over time. The Flo by Moen app aggregates all the data from the Flo devices in your home and presents them in one easy-to-use dashboard, including the ability to shut off water to your home with the touch of a button. This can be particularly important during severe weather when the power goes out, as monitoring for broken or frozen pipes can still occur, and water can be shut off in the event of an emergency situation. In addition to that, Flo by Moen can be equipped with an optional battery backup unit, ensuring that water monitoring doesn't stop when the power goes out. These additional sensors are vital to catching every possible leak scenario, as there's no way for a water pressure detector to know that the bathtub is overflowing or the washing machine is leaking if it's not coming from a problematic pipe. In addition to the in-line Flo by Moen device that attaches to your main water line, Flo offers a Smart Water Detector that goes under sinks and behind large appliances to help detect leaks in all sorts of places. ![]() Flo by Moen isn't just a single product it's a family of devices that are designed to detect water leaks anywhere they could happen in your home.
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Gnome christmas inflatable11/6/2023 Each of the Gnomes contain 1 Bright-Lite Light Bulb and there are Bright-Lights in each of the holiday-themed accessories.
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Rmarkdown plot height11/6/2023 Instead, you should use some R code to remove the surrounding white space. You could use a tool to automatically crop the white space, but that changes the dimensions of the image. ![]() Notice that the latter two plots have a larger white space border around them. This is changing the theme via hrbrthemes::theme_ipsum() g + hrbrthemes::theme_ipsum()Īnd this is standard base graphics plot(dd$x, dd$y) In this series of posts we’ll consider the (simple?) task of generating and including figuresįor the web using R & example I'm starting working with R Markdown and I'm not understanding how to generate bigger plots. While they all looked OK, they certainly weren’t standardised or optimised! Plot size and resolution with R markdown, knitr, pandoc, beamer (2 answers) Closed 9 years ago. ![]() The images had different resolutions, file formats and dimensions. When we ported over our pages, we noticed that the graphics on blog posts andĬourse descriptions were all slightly different. Of course, this is also a potential security problem, but that’s another story. So we need a reproducible example, and also screenshots to show the problem. There are numerous WordPress plugins that manipulate, cache and optimise the delivery I dont think rmarkdown (or knitr under the hood) is intelligent enough to detect your screen resolution and change the figure size accordingly (to be honest, I dont know how to do that in R). One of the benefits was it does (sort of) hide the pain of optimising images for web-pages. While thinking about WordPress brings a host of painful memories, Additional benefitsĪre decreasing the page loading time speed and general site security – WordPress sites are notorious for Using a static web-site generator made more sense than WordPress. The main reason for the move was that since the team are all very comfortable with Git,Ĭontinuous integration and continuous development After you have installed the package, create a new R Markdown file by clicking through to File > New file > R Markdown. If your graphics device is postscript, we recommend that you disable this feature (see more info in the knitr issue #1365).įig_caption controls whether figures are rendered with captions (this is true by default).ĭev controls the graphics device used to render figures (defaults to pdf).At Jumping Rivers we recently moved our website from For macOS users who have installed Homebrew, ghostscript can be installed via brew install ghostscript. What is your recommendation for plot height and plot size in R Markdown Thanks 1 Like jrlewi December 29. The core problem we are trying to solve is when we create a web page (a HTML file), the page gives a containing box with a certain width and height. You also have to make sure the system package ghostscript is available in your system for pdfcrop to work. plot width and height generated is different. If you are using TinyTeX as your LaTeX distribution, we recommend that you run tinytex::tlmgr_install("pdfcrop") to install the LaTeX package pdfcrop. ![]() There are a number of options that affect the output of figures within PDF documents:įig_width and fig_height can be used to control the default figure width and height (6.5x4.5 is used by default).įig_crop controls whether the pdfcrop utility, if available in your system, is automatically applied to PDF figures (this is true by default). FIGURE 6.4: A figure in the main column in the. Figure 6.4 shows what a figure looks like in the main column. This is the default type of figures in the LaTeX/HTML output, and requires no special chunk options. 19.7 Output arguments for render functions Besides margin and full-width figures, you can certainly also include figures constrained to the main column.16.5.4 Create a widget without an R package.The out.width and out.height can be for both R-generated and HTML. The fig.width and fig.height are used more so for R-generated images. ![]()
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Pnc online banking smart access11/6/2023 ![]() The money will be sent directly into your PCB Bank account, typically within minutes 1. If you have already enrolled with Zelle ®, you do not need to take any further action. mobile phone number with a friend and ask them to send you money with Zelle ®. To receive money, just share your enrolled email address or U.S. Deposits of cash or other items at non-PNC ATMs. Large deposit (50,000 or more in one day) New account holders (30 days or less) 100 - Same business day 125 - Next business day Remainder next business day. 100 - Same business day Remainder next business day. It has branch locations scattered throughout 29 states and offers checking and savings accounts, credit cards. Check from an account at another financial institution. Read a summary of privacy rights for California residents which outlines the types of information we collect, and how and why we use. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PNC Bank is one of the largest banks in the U.S. The customer videos on this site are non-paid testimonials by real PNC customers. mobile number, then you can send the request using their mobile phone number. 1-877-BUS-BNKG (287-2654) Important Legal Disclosures & Information. If the person you are requesting money from is not yet enrolled with Zelle ®, you must use their email address to request money. To request money using Zelle ®, choose "Request," select the individual from whom you'd like to request money, enter the amount you'd like to request, include an optional note, review and hit "Request" 2. mobile phone number), add the amount you'd like to send and an optional note, review, then hit "Send." In most cases, the money is available to your recipient in minutes 1. You are connecting to a new website the information provided and collected on this website will be subject to the service provider’s privacy policy and terms and conditions, available through the website. To send money using Zelle ®, simply select someone from your mobile device's contacts (or add a trusted recipient's email address or U.S. PNC’s Small Business Checking account doesn’t earn interest, but for business owners who prefer face-to-face banking, this bank has over 2,600 branches to visit across the U.S. Internal Transfers allow you to transfer funds between your eligible checking, savings, money market, line of credit, credit card and PNC Investments accounts and to make payments to your PNC Bank loan, line of credit and credit. Following the prompts, enter the information requested, accept the terms and conditions, and you're ready to start sending and receiving with Zelle ®. There are two types of transfers that can be performed using Transfer Funds - Internal and External. To get started, log into PCB Bank's mobile app and select "Send Money with Zelle ®". You can send, request, or receive money with Zelle ®.
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Rockstar pizza reviews11/6/2023 Camelot Motor Lodge Christchurch is one of the most popular hotels in Christchurch. In Christchurch, chain hotels such as Ramada are one of the top choices among travelers. Ramada is the top choice of many travelers in Christchurch. As a popular tourist city, Christchurch has many renowned chain hotels. There are 5 two-star hotels in Christchurch at an average price of 27 USD per night. There are 62 three-star hotels in Christchurch at an average price of 70 USD per night. There are 132 four-star hotels in Christchurch at an average price of 94 USD per night. There are 25 five-star hotels in Christchurch at an average price of 116 USD per night. You can spend one night at a nice hotel for only 90 USD. Christchurch has high quality and low-priced hotels. There are 329 hotels in Christchurch on, including luxury, boutique, and budget hotels. Besides flying, taking a train to Christchurch Railway Station is one of the other major methods of transportation. You'll never want to leave! While traveling to New Zealand, Christchurch is one of the most popular destinations.Ĭhristchurch International Airport is the primary airport in Christchurch. ![]() Christchurch is a city with tons of tourist attractions. ![]() Planning a trip to Christchurch? Book hotels in Christchurch via the website or app, it's easy and hassle-free. Two times a boutique hotel chosen on our four-week tour and that was the least of all the accommodation we booked. ![]() It was not expensive, all true is to its money, it is shown again. There are reserved parking spaces, unfortunately at the end of a parking field that is also in use for businesses. That's downstairs, handy with in and out of the car. You can wash and dry for reasonable payment. Welcome drink, chocolates, I understand by luxury, I'm sorry, but some things were all right, the room was clean, clean and well maintained, the only staff was friendly and helpful. As if you were in a box with a very small window. The room was small, little space for your bags. My abdomen full of boutique hotels Named as Boutique hotel, which means: cosy (no, no seating corners, TV room), extra facilities (no, no bar with various kinds of coffee, tea, chocolate, and varied alcoholic, No newspapers to read etc.), luxury (no, it really doesn't matter). My advice is you are better off walking the 800m to the Spitfire plaza and getting McDonald's or something there or ordering on Uber eats. I paid $29 (NZ Dollars) + card fee for a hard Kids Mini pizza and bowl of steak cut chips (see photo). It is extremely expensive and is simply frozen food heated up. ![]() The rooms do need airing, because of the open layout of the shower, the room smelt quite damp - nothing regularly opening a window cannot fix.Īll in all, a great stay though - I spent 3nts here and would stay again. The towels I felt need replacing, they were a bit musty smelling. The room was well-equipped with Hand soap, Shower Gel, Shampoo & Conditioner plus a hair-dryer. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room very quiet, the only thing I heard was the occasional something being dropped in the room above mine but this was not an issue. The view was over the car park but you could also see the Alps too, which was nice. My room was on the First Floor (King Size Superior) on your right as you get out of the lift. The hotel itself is boutique-ee, upmarket style but with a large capacity to host guests. Perfect location - a stone's throw from Departures & Arrivals at Christchurch Airport, it's great for those very early morning flights and arrivals.
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![]() The Power User menu is shown in the following image: Press Win+ X to launch the Power User menu. For doing this, you need to perform the following steps: In this method, we will tell you how you can shut down Windows 11 with the shutdown timer using the Power Shell. Method # 3: Use PowerShell to shutdown Windows 11 Since there are 60 seconds in a minute, so there will be 10 * 60 = 600 seconds in 10 minutes.Īs soon as the set timer expires, Windows 11 will automatically shut down. In this example, I want my computer system to shut down automatically after 10 minutes. This command is shown in the following image: Here, TimeInSeconds represents the time in seconds after which you want your computer system to shut down automatically. In your command prompt window and then press the Enter key to start automatic shutdown sequence. ![]() Type the command shutdown -s -t TimeInSeconds The newly opened Command Prompt window is shown in the following image: Type cmd in the search section of your taskbar and click on the search result to launch a new command prompt window. In this method, we will tell you how you can shut down Windows 10 and Windows 11 with the shutdown timer using the Command Prompt. In order to do this, you need to proceed as follows: Method # 2: Using the command prompt to shutdown Windows 11 As you can see, this is an easy and just basic task to auto shutdown Windows. There are 60 seconds in a minute so there will be 5 * 60 = 300 seconds in 5 minutes until Windows 11 automatic shutdown.Īfter typing the command, click on the OK button.Īs soon as you will click on it, Windows 10 will prompt you with the following message “ You are about to be signed out” and when the timer expires, Windows 10 will automatically shut down. In this example, I want my computer system to shut down after 5 minutes. Here, TimeInSeconds is the turn off timer, it represents the time in seconds after which you want your computer system to shut down automatically. In the text box corresponding to the Open field. Type the command: shutdown -s -t TimeInSeconds The newly opened Run Prompt is shown in the following image: Type run in the search section of your taskbar and click on the search result to launch the run prompt. In this method, we will tell you how you can shut down Windows 11 with the shutdown timer using the Run Prompt. In order to shut down Windows 10 with the shutdown timer, you can follow any of the three methods listed below: Method # 1: Using the Run prompt to shutdown Windows 11 3 Ways to shut down Windows using the Shutdown Timer ![]() ![]() The 3 methods shown in this guide will work on Windows 10 too and show you how to auto shutdown Windows 10. In this article, we will explain to you the methods through which you can shut down Windows with the shutdown timer. In such a situation, Windows provides you with the utility of the shutdown timer. The reason for this is that you might get busy with something important and do not find time to properly shut down your computer system. You might want your Windows 11 to shut down automatically after a certain period. While working in Windows 11, there are times when you do not want to shut down your computer system manually. |