Nest Thermostat Update Adds Fan Control, Adjusts for Humidity
We’re big fans of Nest, the Internet-connected smart thermostat, so we were happy to see today that the company will be releasing new software for the device just in time for summer. Nest software...
View ArticleKeep Warm This Winter: Gaming PCs vs. Space Heaters
This winter, tell your significant other there's an economical reason to play video games all day. According to the folks at Puget Systems, a high-end gaming PC can heat a room just as well as a...
View ArticleHow to Disable App Nap in OS X Mavericks
App Nap is a novel feature of OS X Mavericks that automatically slows down background apps to save energy and extend battery life. But some users may want to control the power to their apps themselves....
View ArticleHow to Use the Activity Monitor Energy Tab in OS X Mavericks
Energy efficiency is a key feature of OS X Mavericks, and Apple has created a new Activity Monitor section to help users keep track of exactly what's going on with their apps. Here's how to understand...
View ArticleAdd a Hibernation Option to the Windows 8.1 Power User Menu
The new Power User Menu in Windows 8.1 provides quick access to your computer's shut down, restart, and sleep functions. But what if you'd rather have your PC hibernate? Here's how to add power-saving...
View ArticleApple Touts Major Reduction in Energy & Material Use for New Mac Pro
The new Mac Pro uses up to 68 percent less energy and 74 percent less aluminum than its predecessor, according to Apple's new Environmental Report for its flagship desktop. Its smaller size also means...
View ArticleHow to Disable Safari Power Saver in Mac OS X
Safari Power Saver is one of a number of new energy-saving features added to OS X in recent years, but its ability to block certain content can sometimes get in the way of a user's workflow. Here's how...
View ArticleHow and Why to Tell Your Mac to Start Up Automatically After a Power Failure
By default, most computers are configured to remain off after power is restored following an outage, but Mac users can configure OS X to automatically start their Mac up again once power is restored....
View ArticleAutomated Power Management: How to Schedule Your Mac to Start Up, Shut Down,...
For today's tip, we're going to go over how to schedule sleep, wake, and start up times on your Mac—an excellent way to remind yourself to get off your computer at night, for example! Melissa Holt is...
View ArticleHow to Manually Dim the Xbox One Screen
By default, your Xbox One will automatically dim the screen after a set amount of time. This saves on energy and can help prevent issues like image retention in certain types of TVs. Instead of waiting...
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