Sunday, November 6, 2011

What's best for my computer: Hibernate, sleep, or shut down?

Q: Does putting my computer to sleep help extend the battery life? What else can I do to save energy and make my new computer last? 

A: We’ve all heard stories about what's best for a computer’s battery. That’s why I was excited to make friends with Fred Peters, president of Huntington Beach IT Services.

In addition to teaching computing courses in Orange County, Calif., Peters happily makes house calls to revive frazzled computers and the people who rely on them.

Here are his expert tips on how to keep your new laptop running smoothly.