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  9 Ways How Windows 7 Will Save Battery Life
Time: 13:05 EST/18:05 GMT | News Source: *Linked Within Post* | Posted By: Kenneth van Surksum

Microsoft recently released a new 14-page whitepaper entitled “Windows 7 Power Management” to outline the power management technologies in Windows 7 that reduce power consumption.  For those curious as to how exactly Windows 7 will use less power, this is your answer. For those who just want the quick scoop, here are 8 different ways how Windows 7 mainly save battery life

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