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January 30, 2008
Adjust your computer’s energy settings
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Depending on your computer, there are several ways to adjust its settings to make it energy efficient during the day. For example, on a PC there’s a difference between ‘standby’ and ‘hibernate’ for when you walk away from your desk. Standby conserves power, but doesn’t save your computer memory to your hard disk. Hibernate is a deeper ‘sleep’. For maximum energy savings, experts recommend setting your computer to standby at 15 minutes and to hibernate at 30 minutes.
Another good idea is to get rid of your screen saver. They really aren’t necessary and they prevent your computer from going into an energy efficient mode.
Today, adjust your computer settings to a more energy efficient level.
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3 comments
I did this on my work computer but I will have to remember to do this on my home computer as well
I set my Mac to sleep after 5 minutes and hibernate after 10.
I am doing this today. I have made a commitment to save energy in my home everywhere and do my part in going green.