The power saving settings in Windows can be adjusted to help conserve energy and reduce your power bill. Power saving settings are available for both desktop and laptop computers, as well as for different components within the computer or laptop. The following steps will help you adjust the power saving settings in Windows.
1. Click on the Start button in the lower left corner of the computer.
2. Select ‘Settings’ from the drop-down menu.
3. Select ‘System’ from the list of available options.
4. Select ‘Power & sleep’ from the left column.
5. Select ‘Additional power settings’ link at the bottom of the screen.
6. From the ‘Power Options’ window, select and click on the ‘Change plan settings’ link next to the current power plan.
7. Change the ‘When plugged in’ setting to the desired value.
8. Select ‘Change advanced power settings’ link at the bottom of the screen.
9. Adjust the individual settings under each section, such as Monitor, Hard Disk, Sleep and Power buttons and lid. Adjust the settings according to your needs.
10. Select ‘OK’ to save the changes.
By adjusting the power saving settings in Windows, you can ensure your computer or laptop does not consume more energy than necessary. This will not only help conserve energy, but it will also help you save money on your power bill.