The 2nd Prize Winner for our Computer Tips Contest is...
"If you are in and out of your computer a lot of times during the day, you don't have to keep it on all of the time. If you are using Windows XP, this is a simple and easy way to have it available quickly. Left click on "Start" Select "Settings" Select "Control Panel" Select "Power Options Properties" Select "Advanced" Select "When I press the power button on my computer. . ." Select "Hibernate or Standby" Select "Apply and then OK" When you don't need your PC, press the power button for a moment and your computer will close down. When you are ready to go back on the PC, press the power button (just as you normally would) and you are already back to where you left off! Quick, time and energy saving."
This tips was submitted by Pat Snyder. I have Pat's email address and will send her a notification that she has won 2nd prize. Pat, welcome to ATW and I know you'll enjoy this prize!
Check back tomorrow for the 1st Prize Winner!