Difference between Sleep, Hybrid Sleep and Hibernation in Windows 7
Sleep is a power-saving state that allows a computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several seconds) when you want to start working again. [Read More...]
Switch off Monitor from the Windows 7 taskbar with Dark
Here is a small freeware app which will allow you to turn of your laptop or desktop monitor from the Windows taskbar. [Read More...]
How To Change Battery Notifications In Windows 7
Windows warns you when your battery charge reaches low, reserve, and critical levels. You can however, change the low, reserve, critical battery level notifications in Windows 7, through the Control Panel. [Read More...]
Customize Windows 7 screensavers with System Screensavers Tweaker
System Screensavers Tweaker is a freeware poratble app which allows you to tweak and change settings of Bubbles, Mystify, Ribbons, Lines and Aurora (excluded from 7 by default) screensavers. [Read More...]
Give your Windows PC insomnia !
There may be times that you do not wish your computer to sleep. The default power settings for Windows are set up so a computer will go to sleep after the stipulated minutes of inactivity, thus saving power. [Read More...]
Should you hibernate or turn off your Windows PC at night?
A question most energy conscious folks have! Should I hibernate or turn off my Windows PC at night? [Read More...]
Tips on going Green with your Windows 7 PC
You can reduce power consumption and achieve significant energy savings when using your PC simply by acquiring a few good habits. [Read More...]
Microsoft Hohm will help you save energy & money.
Microsoft Hohm is a free online beta application that helps you save energy and money. With Microsoft Hohm you can better understand your home energy usage, get recommendations to conserve energy and start saving. [Read More...]
IE8 beats Firefox, Safari, Opera & Chrome in battery life
Seven years ago, the browser wars seemed all but ended. AOL bought out Netscape, Microsoft Internet Explorer dominated the market, and the era of browser-based exploits began. In 2003, Microsoft’s stranglehold on the browser market didn’t change much, but the Mozilla group began their efforts at an open-source alternative. [Read More...]
Laptop Battery Usage & Optimization Guide.
The power management technologies in Windows 7 provide platform and processor efficiencies that reduce power consumption and can help lower energy costs. It also provides a better user experience with longer battery life for specific scenarios. [Read More...]
Shutdown your computer at night and help light up Empire State.
Do you turn off the computer when you are done for the day? Great if you replied yes but if you aren’t in the habit of shutting down the computer at the end of the work day, you aren’t just wasting money but the laziness on your part is making an impact on the environment as well. [Read More...]
Power Management Improvements in Windows 7
Microsoft has designed Windows 7 with a strong focus on reducing the overall power consumption by investing in key areas of the platform including performance optimizations, idle resource utilization, device power management, and key end-user scenarios. [Read More...]
Get more battery life out of your laptop in Windows 7.
Windows 7 has a hidden tool that examines your laptop’s power usage and gives you a report and suggestions on how you can improve the battery efficiency. [Read More...]
How to Change Power Button in Windows 7.
The default view in the Windows 7 start menu power button is Shtdown. But should you wish you can change it.
Why does laptop display dim automatically in Windows 7?
Windows 7 has a new power saving feature, whereby you can extend battery life.
