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Loren Booda
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I believe that if computer users knew how to hibernate their computers, they would save about 100,000,000,000 kWh yearly in the United States alone. How can the Web spread the word?
Is that really accurate? Is it really significant?Loren Booda said:I believe that if computer users knew how to hibernate their computers, they would save about 100,000,000,000 kWh yearly in the United States alone. How can the Web spread the word?
Hurkyl said:Is that really accurate? Is it really significant?
Where on wikipedia?Loren Booda said:It represents .3% of total U.S. consumption (Wikipedia).
This is a better figure (assuming its accurate), but it still needs a good citation. In my opinion, it needs more elaboration. There are a lot of things this could mean. For example, is this just home computers, or does it include computers at the workplace? How much hibernation are we talking about? 24-7? 8 hours a night? You need a usage scenario that fairly clearly specifies what's being measured, and ideally, the calculation of the figure needs to be put in a footnote / addendum, or at the very least, easy to find in the citation.It represents .3% of total U.S. consumption (Wikipedia).
No. Don't do this. You appear to be attempting to associate current energy usage with a post-apoctalyptic scenario. This is another deceitful tactic -- you are trying to sway opinions based upon this juxtaposition rather than the strength of your argument.Energy may well be the currency of the future (Mad Max?).
Maybe, maybe not. Seek actual figures, and use them. (And if you cannot find any, then leave out such idle speculation)Maybe California's outages would be less brown with home computers hibernating half the time
Loren Booda said:Energy may well be the currency of the future (Mad Max?).
Loren Booda said:Maybe California's outages would be less brown with home computers hibernating half the time (in part, while the human is at work and air conditioning peaks).
This appears to have absolutely nothing to do with what we're discussing.Loren Booda said:Please peruse ESTIMATING TOTAL POWER CONSUMPTION BY SERVERS IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD, at http://enterprise.amd.com/Downloads/svrpwrusecompletefinal.pdf".
And you would be wrong -- this article doesn't say anything about the desktop computers people have sitting at home.Loren Booda said:I would say that, ... one can estimate a ceiling for overall energy saved in PCs.
Loren Booda said:24(hours/day) x 365 (days) x 30 (watts/PC) x 394,000,000 (PCs) = 1.04 x 1014 (watt-hours) = 104 TWh
Hibernation is a power-saving mode that temporarily shuts down the computer while still saving all open documents and applications. This reduces the energy consumption of the computer by turning off the display and other components, while still allowing for a quick start-up when the computer is needed again.
Yes, hibernation is more energy-efficient than simply turning off the computer. When a computer is turned off, it uses a small amount of energy to keep the internal clock running. Hibernation, on the other hand, completely shuts down the computer and uses no energy until it is turned back on.
No, hibernation does not have any negative effects on the computer. It is a safe and effective way to save energy while still being able to quickly resume work. However, it is important to regularly restart the computer to ensure it is performing at its best.
Yes, hibernation can be enabled on most modern computers, including desktops, laptops, and tablets. However, some older models or specialized computers may not have the hibernation feature. It is recommended to check the computer's settings to see if hibernation is an available option.
Aside from saving energy, promoting hibernation for computer users can also prolong the lifespan of the computer. Constantly shutting down and restarting a computer can cause wear and tear on its components, while hibernation allows for a smoother and less frequent start-up process. Additionally, hibernation can prevent data loss in case of unexpected power outages or system crashes.