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Why My Husband Rocks

I've mentioned several times that one thing I'd like to start doing is unplugging the computer when I'm not using it. It's a habit I've been hoping to get into for months now, because I really think it would make a noticeable difference in our electric bill.

Well, I go through spells where I remember. But quite often, I don't. And then, there are the times when  I get distracted while I'm working at the computer, so I walk away from it, leaving it on because I intend to come right back to it but don't. At these times, the computer winds up not only being plugged in when not in use, but even on and running. The monitor will fade out, but the computer is still drawing power.

My husband, on the other hand, remembers to shut it down and cut the power to it most of the time he uses it. That makes me smile.
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