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Shortcut for Windows Hibernate

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Putting your computer in Hibernate mode is a good way to save energy and keep the time it takes to boot up your computer to a minimum. A few weeks ago we discussed what the hibernate mode is and what it can do for your computer. You can find the article here. If you follow the steps for hibernation as laid out in the article, you’ll find that you have to perform a few mouse moves and clicks to put your computer in hibernate mode (or just to turn the computer off). Using the mouse moves and clicks needed to … Continue reading →

Saving energy with your computer – Energy Star recommendations

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Earlier we discussed if turning off your computer every night is necessary and whether or not your hard drive will wear out by turning your computer on and off. To conclude, we’ll now cover some recommendations from Energy Star about turning off your computer. Energy Star recommendations You may have seen the logo for Energy Star when you turn your computer or if you have purchased a refrigerator or washer and dryer in recent years. Energy Star is a program that labels products according to their energy consumption and is maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Below, … Continue reading →

Should I turn my computer off overnight?

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Earlier today we talked about how turning on and off your computer daily will not ruin your hard disk drive. For those more concerned about saving energy than about hard drive failure, I’ll address the question of turning off your computer each night versus leaving it on all of the time. Should I turn my computer off each night or can I leave it on? The simple answer is that it’s really up to you. Businesses often leave their computers running all of the time and never turn them off unless something goes wrong. This line of thought is usually … Continue reading →