Set up S3 sleep state in Vista for significant power savings

Unlike older power management modes, S3 sleep state knocks your computer out almost cold, maintaining just enough alertness for you to wake it up. Your computer will typically draw only about 2 to 3 watts of power while it sleeps, and it will take only a few seconds to pick up where you left off before it went dormant. Justin James explains what you need to know about creating an S3 power plan.

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