Dec 01, '03 09:06:00AM • Contributed by: doggkruse
[robg adds: When I really want to just jot down writing thoughts on my PowerBook, and battery life is critical, I set the CPU to reduced power settings, dim the screen, disable AirPort and Bluetooth, quit everything, launch TextEdit, and start typing. It's astounding how much longer the battery can last working in this mode ... but if you'd like a bit more functionality, it looks like OpenOffice is a good alternative, though I'm sure there are others ... the general hint is "reduce CPU usage to maximize battery life."]
