APM (Advanced Power Management) - Definition
APM is a system feature that enables computers to use power more conservatively and more efficiently as the hardware in a computer will work together to reduce power consumption. APM was developed by Intel and Microsoft. It’s original purpose was directed at extending battery life in portable computers, but is now also used in desktop systems. For instance, on laptop computers, APM can turns off power to the display after a preset period of inactivity to conserve electrical power and extend battery usage.
Top Reasons To Wipe Away Your Internet History
- Information about all the sites you have visited is stored on your computer!
- Every image you have ever viewed, sent or received over the Internet is stored on your hard drive!
- There is a record of every program that you have ever downloaded or used on your hard drive!
- The windows delete button and the empty recycle bin option does NOT completely delete your files!
- Cleaning your History Files improves the speed of your computer and frees valuable disk space!
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