Set your computer to sleep mode with it’s not in use. To power it back up, simply click the mouse. This feature can cut your computer’s electricity use in half, saving you $25.00 to $75.00 a year!

To enable sleep mode in Windows, go to Start, then Control Panel, then Power Options.

On a Mac, go to System Preferences, then Energy Saver.

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