Pause folding@home/distributed.net when away from computer?

[CefiroZ]

This may sound like a weird question, but I am curious as to if there is a way to pause folding@home and/or distributed.net when I am not at my computer. I like "helping humanity" through these programs, but I also don't like my computer sucking up electricity all the time. So, I was wondering if there is a way to get those programs to run while I am actively on the computer but to pause or suspend when I am not using it (say when a screensaver would kick on). Can it be done and, if so, how?

 

[roftranspo]

I think u are thinking backwards...usually people want it running when they r away and not while working...either way...let us know which client u r using and we can help

 

[marty9876]

turn your computer off?

 

[MN Scout]

If you are running F@H as a service you can write a batch file that stops the service, then another batch file that starts the service. Someone who reads this must have them easily on hand.

 

[Imitation]

If you're leaving your computer on all the time anyway, you aren't using much more electricity when it's folding.