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Why I stopped using ‘Modern Standby’ on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight

Why I stopped using ‘Modern Standby’ on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight

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Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Sleep, hibernate, and shut down all behave differently.  Newer PCs support “Modern Standby”, a state that’s different from traditional sleep. Shutting down your computer may actually be faster than restarting it.  Have you ever put your laptop in your bag, only to pull it out and find it’s hot and the battery is drained, even though you put it to sleep? Turns out Windows may have gotten in its own way, preventing it from fully going to sleep. Also: If Microsoft wants Windows 12 to succeed, it can’t let history repeat itself – let me explain Modern standby is the sleep state most newer PCs go into when you tell them to sleep. It cuts power to the display and CPU, but allows for minimal background processes to continue, so you can have that instantaneous wake time. This mode might not be the most efficient way to save your battery, however. Here’s the breakdown.  What’s the difference between Modern Standby and Sleep? Your …

How to disable standby mode on your TV – and does it really save on your electric bill?

How to disable standby mode on your TV – and does it really save on your electric bill?

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Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The “Black Parade” turns 20 this year, and if that made you feel old, you’re probably also at the age where you’re wondering if you can save a bit of money on your energy bill by unplugging your TV overnight or when you go on vacation.  While it’s true that TVs used to be power-hungry devices that drew a lot of electricity, even when in sleep or standby mode, we’ve come a long way from the early days of flat screens and CRTs (no, not that one).  Also: How to disable ACR on your TV  With better tech comes better energy efficiency and lower costs, meaning while it’s no longer as impactful to leave your TV unplugged overnight, you can still gain full control over your TV’s power settings by disabling standby modes and LED indicators on a variety of models. Here’s how to do it, and more reasons why you should. How to disable standby mode Every brand sets up its menu options differently, and …

My phone was losing battery on standby — this setting was why

My phone was losing battery on standby — this setting was why

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Battery life on Android phones is still a key area of concern for users, especially for those with a device from Google or Samsung. While brands like OnePlus and others have seemingly mastered mobile battery life, we can’t say the same about the rest of the market. Leading Pixel and Galaxy flagships still charge slowly with relatively small battery capacities. If you’re trying to squeeze every last percent out of your smartphone, there may be one setting that can help you do just that. No, it’s not one of the basics. You probably know all about adaptive charging, low power modes, automatic brightness, and turning off mobile data to preserve power. You might not know, however, that some Android phones actually keep mobile data connections active — even when you manually turn them off. This could drain your phone’s battery quicker than expected on standby. It’s easy to turn off, if you know where to look. This pesky setting could waste battery It’s on by default, and you need to dig into dev options to …

U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota : NPR

U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota : NPR

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Federal law enforcement agents confront protesters during a demonstration outside the Bishop Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday. Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images Up to 1,500 U.S. active-duty troops in Alaska are on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, a U.S. official who was not authorized to speak publicly has confirmed to NPR. The move comes days after President Trump again threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to suppress ongoing protests over the immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis as well as clashes between federal agents and residents. Trump later walked back that threat. The troops on standby are from the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, which specializes in cold weather operations, according to the division’s website. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Sunday in an emailed statement to NPR that the “Department of War is always prepared to execute the orders of the Commander-in-Chief if called upon.” Over the weekend, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz directed the Minnesota National Guard to prepare for possible deployment to …