Computer manufacturers are working on bringing hands - on technology closer to reality . Makers of PCs ' basic input / output systems ( BIOS ) promise much faster boot times . It 's called the sleep mode . One manufacturer claims its latest version of BIOS can boot in just about a second . Consumers now expect instant boot from many of their electronics devices .
Computer manufacturers are working on bringing hands - on technology closer to reality . Makers of PCs ' basic input / output systems ( BIOS ) promise much faster boot times . One manufacturer claims its latest version of BIOS can boot in just about a second . Consumers now expect instant boot from many of their electronics devices .