Day 153: Set Screen Saver To A Black Screen
I set my computer’s screen saver to a black screen because it uses less energy than an animated screen saver.
If I was going to be away from the machine for a long period of time, I would have shut it down.
According to GreenYour.com
It takes more energy to start your computer than leaving it on all night, computers require only a small surge of energy when they’re turned on.
If your computer is going to be idle for more than two hours, you should shut it down.
Shutting down your machine reduces its demand for energy, preventing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
I have also adjusted the power settings on my computer as well.
What was your simple green act for the day?
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