Save power, save the planet
New operating systems include a number of applications that keep the computer off while you're away, and yet keep your data and applications ready for your return
Myths and legends will have you believe that it is better to leave your PC running than to shut it down. In fact, modern personal computers are full of power-saving features you can enable.
On computers running Windows XP or Vista, there are many options to put your PC into several power-saving modes automatically. Each of these has its own benefits in saving power as well as wear-and-tear on your computer.
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