Numerous virtual “power meters” let you find out how much of your laptop’s battery remains before it needs a recharge. But these meters do not display power drainage in real time. For this you will need to use PwrDrain. PwrDrain is an open source desktop widget for Windows laptops that displays the current power drainage [...]
If you care deeply for the environment or you just want to save money on electricity, you need to check this out. Granola is a power management software that claims to optimize computer energy usage by as much as 10% to 35%. It also tracks the energy used and saved in your desktop so you [...]
Hohm is a new web service by Microsoft which aims to provide you with a detailed analysis of the energy costs related to your home appliances and suggest measures to reduce home energy costs. It requires a Windows Live ID and Postal code ( currently US only ) to sign up. Once you register, it [...]