change resolution automatically when on battery


  1. freelancer91
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    change resolution automatically when on battery


    Is there some way that I can get my computer to automatically change the resolution to the lowest setting when I switch to DC power? I have already taken just about every step possible to increase battery power, but to really see improvements, I need to change the resolution to the 800x600 setting. Is there some background program that can do that for me when I switch to battery power?
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  3. MacGyvr
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    Changing resolution isn't going to buy you any extra battery life.
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  4. freelancer91
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    How would that not increase battery life. You are making the GPU render fewer pixels, thus decreasing the workload. Am I right?
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