How Much Energy Does Your PC Use? (And 8 Ways to Cut It Down)

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You may not realize this, but your desktop computer is likely consuming a lot of power. That also means it could be responsible for raising your power bill quite a bit. Yet, many people have a habit of leaving their desktop computer on for long periods of time. Some have even converted old PCs into home servers and media centers, so their systems remain on 24/7. As creative an endeavor as this is, it could be using up a lot of power! The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimated in a 2013 report that nearly 3% of all residential electricity consumption in the United States…

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