Optimization of Vista - Save Energy

One of the major complains of Windows Vista is that it is a resource hog. The tools that turned on by default and are nice take up so much of its' memory.

I must admit Aero Glass affect looks cool. Even the side bar with the widget keep information I want at my finger tips. Then there is me having 6 programs open at the same time.

Did you know by just turning off Aero Glass and the Sidebar will reduce your memory usage by 70 plus megabytes. That is what those two extra features use. Other programs that run in the background that you don't need on a day to day basis can be switched from automatic to manual.

The way I look at it we all have to cut back in some place to save energy, do a little less at the same time. In doing so we will be more secure. Or you could upgrade your computer to be more powerful. Or you could switch back to Windows XP. For me I am looking for ways to be more efficient in my entire life. That include my work behind the computer.

NOTE: Did you know that the more efficient your computer run the less electricity it takes? High end video cards, CRT monitors, and super fast processor's all require more energy.