power consumption saving on pc

nickj_2

if you have a pc you may want to check out https://www.localcooling.com
it may save you cash when your pc's idle

jpe20

Looks interesting though I would not personally install this myself (I have enough applications clogging up my win xp!). Personally I use the APIC power saving modes that switch my pc into hibernation after an hour of inactivity which serves me well.

Find out more about power saving modes etc in windows xp by going to telegraph.co.uk bootcamp page and look for bootcamp no. 271 (I think if memory serves me well!).

HTH
Jules

Link for power management bootcamp 271 here

albertross_2

It phones home..

j_davies

By adjusting the power mode settings our advanced algorithms will predict how much you will save based on past PC usage and statistical data. Every time LocalCooling saves power by either turning of your screen, putting your hard drive to sleep when not used or shutting down your PC when you are away your savings stats will start to grow. Download LocalCooling today and optimize your PC's energy efficiency in minutes.

Now how annoying is that?

amcluesent

>It phones home...<

Naughty. Why would it need to? Any what does it do you can't do with Power Options in the Control Panel?

espresso

j_davies wrote:

Now how annoying is that?

Agreed, no self respecting techie would use this! Would be better moved across to the Green board where there will be takers.

:rotfl:

j_davies

espresso wrote:

Agreed, no self respecting techie would use this! Would be better moved across to the Green board where there will be takers.

:rotfl:

lmfao :rotfl: :rotfl:

Well said :beer:

albertross_2

It logs your power saving stats for it's website, but who knows what else.. I think there is an opt out somewhere, and you can block it with a firewall, but anything like that that phones home won't be going on my PC, spyware!