Sleep, standby, or hibernate—what’s the difference?
2013 February 21
Ever wondered what the difference is between “sleep,” “standby,” and “hibernate” on a computer? Well, so have we! Here’s some general information about each to help you decide which energy-saving setting is best for you.
- Sleep—Sometimes known as “standby” or “suspend”
- Pros:
- Significantly reduces power use
- “Wakes up” quickly when prompted
- Cons:
- Won’t protect unsaved content if power is lost
- Hibernate—Sometimes known as “safe sleep” or “deep sleep”
- Pros:
- Reduces power consumption to negligible amounts
- Protects unsaved content if power is lost
- Cons:
- Can take longer to “wake up” than “sleep” or “standby”
For assistance in adjusting the settings on your computer, call the HISD Help Desk at 713-892-7378 between the hours of7:00 a.m.and5:00 p.m.
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