Sleep, Hibernate or Log Off?

Do you prefer sleep, hibernation or shutting down?

To sleep – or to hibernate? That is the question. Each time you’re done with your computer you have three basic options – sleep, hibernate or shut down/ log off.



• Logging off saves the most energy – but it does cause a little more wear and tear on your computer if you do it all the time.

• Hibernate is the next best power-saving option – but it will take you a bit longer to get back online than the sleep option.

• Sleep gets you back up and running the fastest – but uses the most power while you're away out of the three options.

Keep in mind it takes more power to start a computer than it does to keep it running for a while. If you’ll be back on anytime soon – opt for sleep – and save the shut downs for the end of the day.