After it’s much criticized “Vista” version ,Microsoft is coming up with “Windows 7” which claims to reduce  electricity bills as compared to its older versions.

(Follow complete Windows 7 analysis on engineering team blog)

It’s main focus will be on reducing idle power consumption and supporting new device power modes. Windows 7 starts up, shuts down, resumes from standby, and responds faster.

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Seven power saving tips by Laarni on PCMag

How to manage Windows 7 power settings by Pedro on EntepriseITPlanet. Interesting comment by Brad Jones on smart power save using light dimming