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Tips for using your computer and monitor efficiently
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Turn it off when not being used
Leaving the computer or monitor on when it is not being used is wasting energy and your money, even if it has gone into sleep mode. Turning it off at the wall, or using an energy saving power board, will reduce the costs even more, so you can avoid paying for electricity used while your monitor is in stand-by mode.
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Use the power saving features
Some computers and monitors come with a range of power saving features such as power down, sleep and hibernation modes. Check the product manual for ideas about how you could use these features to reduce electricity consumption and costs.
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Locate the screen away from sunlight
The glare from sunlight makes a monitor difficult to see, and usually means the brightness is turned up, increasing energy use.
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Turn down the brightness
Some monitors come with adaptive brightness that adjusts to the surrounding lighting. If your monitor does not have this feature, reduce the brightness on the monitor to the lowest setting that is still comfortable for use. The brighter it is, the more energy it will use.