How Much Energy Does Energy Saving Mode on TVs Really Save?

July 25, 2022

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The red fox, Vulpes vulpes, the most common fox in the world, is also the largest fox with the heaviest specimens generally weighing up to around 31 pounds.

Happy Monday! A new wave of malware attacks are using a modified copy of the Calculator application from Windows 7 to infect your PC. Be careful about where you download files from.

Meanwhile, Google has two big announcements today — the Google Docs apps are about to get better on Android tablets and folding phones, and there’s a new rewards promotion for the Google Play Store.

– Corbin

Every TV has a number of different “Picture Modes” to choose from. There’s almost always an “Energy Saver” or “Power Saving” mode that tends to look the worst. How much energy does this mode actually save? Is it worth using? Read More »

Assembling a professional slideshow can be intimidating if you don’t feel creative or artistic. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make an appealing and successful presentation. Google Slides provides features to help you design an attractive slideshow. Read More »

Wondering what it feels like outside before stepping out into the heat? The La Crosse Weather Station will let you know the indoor and outdoor temperature, the humidity level, and more. It’s a neat device!

Also, since the weather station isn’t a smart home device, it can be used regardless of your smart home ecosystem or if you even have one or not. This is just neat to have around, and you won’t have to dig around for your smartphone to know the temperature.

Following years of neglect, Google is finally starting to improve its apps on the best Android tablets and folding phones. Several new features are now coming to Google Docs on Android specifically for large devices. Read More »

Roku is a name that has become so common to see that you probably don’t think much about where it came from. Roku devices can be found in millions of households, but what does “Roku” actually mean? Is it anything? Read More »

Google Play is the one-stop shop for apps, games, movies, TV shows, and other digital content on Android. Now the store is officially 10 years old, and Google is celebrating the occasion with a deal and a new logo. Read More »

Apple’s M1 and M2 MacBooks are amazing pieces of technology. They run cool, get amazing battery life, and are some of the best laptops you can buy. So why do so many technology websites not brand them the “best laptop?” Read More »

Windows has become better and better at stopping viruses and malware, even if you don’t have the best antivirus software installed. Malware developers have to get creative to infect systems, which now includes utilizing the Windows 7 Calculator application. Read More »

Whether you want to wire your entire house or are just looking to run a cable to the next room, you are bound to wonder about Ethernet cable length limits, and whether you’re risking connection problems. Here’s everything you need to know. Read More »

More than one million companies rely on the Microsoft 365 productivity suite, and if yours is one of them, this comprehensive guide is for you. Efficiency Best Practices for Microsoft 365 will help you get more done each day by teaching you how to better manage important files, analyze data, execute tasks with greater efficiency, make the most of calendar events, and more. Download your free copy and increase your productivity today.

Curved monitors aren’t just stylish—they offer substantial benefits, from a more immersive media experience to wider display resolutions for productivity. We’ve hand-picked the best curved monitors you can buy. Read More »

With most cables and wires, all you need to worry about is how long they are and the connectors they use. With speaker wire, it’s more complicated, which is why we’re taking a look at speaker wire gauges. Read More »

Maybe you’re using cloud backups or backups to attached media such as an external hard drive or a NAS. But these days, you also need an offline backup: A copy of your data that is detached from your machine and the Internet. Here’s why. Read More »

The weight loss world can be confusing with all the fad diets and weird exercise equipment on the market. However, by accurately tracking your progress, a smart scale could take a bit of weight off your mind as you attempt to take some weight off your body. Read More »

July has been a big month for Netflix. As the end of the month nears, there are a few more releases for subscribers to watch. Read More »

Kubernetes has become one of the most popular ways to run containerized workloads in production. It simplifies deploying, scaling, and maintaining the containers that run your service. Read More »

Hooks are commonly used to log container events, implement clean-up scripts, and run asynchronous tasks after a new Pod joins your cluster. In this article, we’ll show how to attach hook handlers to your Pods and gain more control over container lifecycles. Read More »

React 18 evolves the popular JavaScript component framework with new features built around concurrent rendering and suspense. It promises better performance, more capabilities, and an improved developer experience for apps that make the switch. Read More »

Microsoft has added an “Ultimate Performance” power scheme to Windows 10 April 2018 Update. It’s built upon the High-Performance power scheme but tries to eke out every little bit of performance possible. Here’s how to enable it. Read More »

Modern iPhones and Android phones have super-convenient biometric security, but it isn’t always the best idea to leave it on. Luckily your phone probably has a biometric killswitch that can disable any biometric lock in seconds. All you have to do is learn how to use it! Read More »

Many Chromebooks have touchscreen displays, which are great if you like to use your laptop in “tablet mode.” However, if you don’t use the touchscreen, it may just be a source of accidental touches. You can turn it off. Read More »