Hibernate a MacBook or MacBook Pro using Google Quick Search Box

MacBook and MacBook Pros include a feature known as hibernation mode or suspend-to-disk. OS X only implements this feature when the laptop battery is drained. By default, there’s no way to activate hibernation on demand. Here’s how you can use Google Quick Search Box to hibernate a Mac.

Install Hibernation:
:: Download the Hibernation AppleScript located on the Kaputtenddorf blog
:: Install the script to the Applications folder
:: Eject the Disk Image

Use Google Quick Search to activate Hibernation:
:: Activate Google Quick Search Box
:: Type hib - the Hibernate AppleScript appears
:: Hit Return - a confirmation dialog box is displayed
:: Hit Return to accept the default OK selection - hibernation will begin (be patient)
:: Wait for the white case LED to stop illuminating
:: Close the lid

Restore Mac:
:: Open lid
:: Press the Power Button - restore will begin and is signified as a ghosted last screen image with a status indicator

Reasons to use hibernation include:

1. Resume is faster than rebooting.
2. Saves the current state of the computer.
3. No battery drainage so it’s great when the lid is closed for more than a day or two.

Bonus: This Google Quick Search tip works for any AppleScript you use regularly...of course.

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