Workshop: Extend PC battery life in Vista

Balance performance with notebook battery life and reduce electricity consumption on desktops

Written by Mark Wilson, Computeract!ve

Windows Vista includes a huge number of options that can be used to reduce the amount of power consumed, particularly when the computer is not in use.

While power conservation is of the utmost importance for notebook PC owners wanting to get the best battery life possible, and many people want to save energy from an environmental point of view.

Many computer users leave their desktop PCs switched on around the clock, and this amounts to a lot of wasted energy.

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In this Workshop we’re going to reveal the steps you can take to reduce the power consumption of your computer. Following these simple steps could reduce your carbon footprint.

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