Microsoft and Verdiem has released a free power management application for Windows XP and Vista users. This application named as Edison, is made for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista PC users and enhances the operating systems’ existing power settings with increased overall energy savings and provides a consumer-friendly user interface that makes it easy to set up and manage.
Features include:
- Scheduling. It can identify work and non-work schedules to optimize power schemes based on when your PC is in use or on standby.
- Settings- There are several options for power savings and settings.
- Estimated Savings Reports. Find information that shows how PC power settings correlate to money, kWh and CO2 savings.
- Intuitive User Interface– Drag easy-to-use sliding bars to choose settings and instantly see the power and monetary savings. Clearly marked tabs make the interface easy to navigate.
Edison is a free energy-monitoring application for eco-conscious consumers. You can use it to more actively control your PC’s energy consumption – and subsequently your household’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
System Requirements;
- Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista;
- 256 MB RAM;
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later;
- 7 MB free hard disk space.
- If .NET 2.0 is not already installed, 280 MB of additional disk space.
Download Edison [28 MB] [ Via
Is is a good idea to power down your hard disk?
Only if you want to save power.
The only problem will be the extra 5-30 seconds of wait time when you wake it up. It won’t break anything.
Not recommended!
My PC (XP) crashed instantly…
plz download send to my email