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May 16, 2011, 01:01:12 AM
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Can you lock your computer, and have your miners still running full speed?
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May 16, 2011, 03:16:34 AM
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Yes. Alot of people Remote Desktop to their mining rigs. This means as soon as they close the RDP connection, it essentially locks the computer.

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May 16, 2011, 03:08:30 PM
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Not if you use a graphical screensaver - it will slow down the mining. Best is a plain black screen.
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