I have a MacBook Pro, if I go into the energy saving settings in system preferences, I come across 2 tabs relating to Battery and Power Adapter.
Within each I come across 2 sliding scales relating to:
Computer Sleep
Display sleep
and tick boxes for:
Put the hard disk to sleep – when possible
Slightly dim the display when using the power source
AutomatiCally reduce brightness before display goes to sleep
I would be very grateful to you if you would advise on what you would consider to be the optimal in each case.
Additionally I have a screensaver set at the 10 minute mark
kind regards…….
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Simon
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There are no optimal settings. If there were, each Mac would be set to those and there wouldn't be any choices.
Each setting is a trade-off between energy savings and something else. In most cases the trade-offs are convenience and use speed. For instance, putting the hard drive to sleep means that when it is asleep you may get a second delay when you try to use it again.
So these are all really just personal preferences. Figure out what suits you best. Unless you are using your Mac as a server or something, it is OK to use "Put the hard disk to sleep – when possible." Most people do. But otherwise, just choose based on your personal preferences and adjust in the future as necessary.
I'll try different things and see. Thx for response
Turned off of course :)