Maybe someone should tell Goldilocks
Should you put your PC to sleep, shut it down, or hibernate it?
How often do you think about the power consumption of your computer when you are not around? Although computers have become quite energy efficient, they can still be quite power hogs. So when you are not using your computer, it is better to turn it off.
But it’s not that simple. There are several variations of “off” that a modern computer can use. Sleep and hibernate are two of the options you see when you tell your computer to take a nap. But what’s the difference between sleep and hibernate? They certainly sound like the same thing!
There is actually a significant difference between these two options, which can make a difference to both your energy bill and your data integrity.
