These days it seems like everyone needs a "home server" to host media for their computers, game consoles, Apple TVs, and countless other devices. While any computer with enough storage can provide this service, it can be a real energy waster during idle times. Do you really need your computer running all day while you are at work?
If not, you can easily schedule your Mac to go to sleep at a scheduled time and wake up automatically. Here's how it works:
First, open "System Preferences" and click "Energy Saver". It's the icon with the little lightbulb.
Next, click the "Schedule" button in the lower right hand corner of the window.
Now you can setup your schedule however you'd like! You can even tell OS X to only follow this schedule on Weekdays or Weekends.
As cool as this feature is, you probably wouldn't have much use for it on a MacBook. Still, it can be very handy if you have a desktop and want to cut down that electric bill.
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