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Updated: 25-Sep-2008
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Simple Tips To Save Computer Electricity Use

These tips may seem obvious but from experience most people ignore them and waste money unnecessarily. Some only require getting into the habit of thinking is there a good reason why this is switched on. For more information on setting up computers to reduce energy use see the computer section.

Switch Off Computers At The Socket When Not In Use
Even when powered down computers still use electricity.

Switch Off Computer Ancillaries At The Socket When Not In Use
Even when off items such as printers, scanners and audio systems still use electricity.

Switch Off Hubs And Routers When Not In Use
If they are not being used why have them on.

Set The Computer To Switch To Standby After 10 Minutes
Doing this can save energy when you leave the computer unexpectedly.

Set Your Hard Disks To Power Down After 10 Minutes Of Inactivity
A lot of computer activities such as browsing the internet do not always use the hard disk.

Use A Utility Like CPUOff To Shut Down The Computer After A Backup Has Ended
CPUOff is especially useful for running back ups overnight.

Use An LCD Monitor Instead Of A CRT One
The electricity use is considerably lower.

Forget Screen Savers - Set The Monitor To Switch Off After 10 Minutes"
They may look pretty but screen savers cost you money by keeping the computer running.

Remove Or Unplug Any Unused Accessories And Cards To Save Power
Is everything connected to your computer really used?

Use A Utility Like KeyOff To Shut Down The Computer When You Forget
KeyOff is especially useful when you leave the computer unexpectedly or just forget to turn it off.

Don't Print Out Things Unnecessarily
Not only does it save energy, it also saves money on paper, reducing paper use. Print double sided when you must print things out.

Switch Off Broadband Routers At The Same Time As The Computer
These can cost up to £3 a quarter to run continuously.


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