Energy-saving mode was originally intended (primarily) for laptops. With a recent Windows update, power consumption can now also be permanently reduced on desktop PCs.

Enter power mode There are several modes of power saving, depending on the OS, motherboard, monitor, and power strip or UPS. When Windows powers down a monitor, for instance, power usage on the ...

Power management tools can yield annual energy savings of $25 to $30 per desktop, says energy efficiency group Businesses and home users can help the environment and save money at the same time by ...