Windows 10 is a great operating system, but it can be a little difficult to save energy. Here are some tips to help you save energy in Windows 10:

  1. Disable background tasks: When you disable background tasks, your computer will not be able to do any more work. This will save you a lot of power.
  2. Use an app that is optimized for Windows 10: Some apps are optimized for Windows 10 and will save you a lot of power. You can find these apps on the App Store or on Google Play.
  3. Optimize your computer: If you can, optimize your computer so that it runs more efficiently. This will save you power and money in the long run.

In XP go to Start Control Panel Power Options  This is where you can make the necessary changes.

I usually will set these options in accordance with how the end user works with their PC.  For people who use the PC only in the morning and then later in the day … I set the system to go into standby after an hour.  If they still have an old CRT power hog I set the monitor to turn off after 20 minutes of inactivity.  Unless the person is a power user there is no reason for their computer to be on full power all day.

There are also advanced options to set such as “Prompt for password when resume from standby”.  This is a security measure as to not allow a passerby to hop on your computer (profile) without your password.

This is just the start of several tips I will be writing about in how IT can save power and money.  If you have additional tips or creative ideas please make sure and contact me.