Mac energy saving discussions

These discussions cover Mac energy saving and power issues.

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Discussions between 5 October 2008 and 29 October 2008.
Subject

Mouse wakes sleeping computer

“Is there any way to stop the mouse doing this?”

Really stupid keyboard problem - lost the battery compartment cap

“we've lost the screw-on cap that goes on the end of the battery compartment - is this an orderable item?”

Power estimate

“Can anyone give me an estimate of what it costs to run a G5 single processor”

Cooling Stands - Opinions - Experiences - Comments

“I'm wanting to purchase a cooling stand, one with fans, to place under my MacBook Pro when I'm "on the road".”

Sleep-wake

“Any idea why it might wake/fail to sleep?”

Using Applescript to Sleep Computer

“Is there a better way to script sleep?”

Powerbook PRAM batteries

“Apple don't appear to sell them, and OtherWorld Computing (usually a reliable guide) list nothing newer than a battery for the Titanium 500.”

Battery lifespan on PowerBook?

“How long is it reasonable to expect a battery to last?”

will a Mac Book run w AC plugin but dead or no battery?

“Will a Mac Book run with the AC adapter plugged into the wall socket if the battery is no longer working”

Scheduled Shutdown and External Hard Drives

“I'm not sure if I should adhere to such a routine, or simply leave the machine running 24 X 7”
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