Category: Hardware

For many years now, I’ve been shutting off my computer at night. But I’m now convinced you can leave your computer on at night and still conserve as much energy. If you’re a Windows user (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me), just set up your PC to “hibernate” overnight. “Hibernate” powers down your monitor to…

The constant march of technology does leave many people with the nagging feeling that they are missing out if they don’t buy at least every two years. At the same time, today’s PCs are built to last longer than ever. Indeed, there are tradeoffs in deciding how long to own the same computer. PCs constantly…