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  2. Standby power - Wikipedia

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    That power is consumed by internal or external power supplies, remote control receivers, text or light displays, and circuits energized when the device is plugged in, even when switched off. [ 2 ] While this definition is inadequate for technical purposes, there is no formal definition; an international standards committee is developing a ...

  3. Quick fixes to stop your Windows PC from crashing - AOL

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    If your Windows PC or laptop is constantly crashing, Kurt the CyberGuy has some easy fixes you can do at home to keep your computer running properly. ... If your cables are all plugged in ...

  4. Sleep mode - Wikipedia

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    Sleep mode has gone by various names, including Stand By, Suspend and Suspend to RAM.Machine state is held in RAM and, when placed in sleep mode, the computer cuts power to unneeded subsystems and places the RAM into a minimum power state, just sufficient to retain its data.

  5. Wake-on-LAN - Wikipedia

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    Disabling Wake-on-LAN, when not needed, can slightly reduce power consumption on computers that are switched off but still plugged into a power socket. [6] The power drain becomes a consideration on battery-powered devices such as laptops as this can deplete the battery even when the device is completely shut down.

  6. The best Presidents' Day laptop sales, including a stellar ...

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    Battery life isn't the best, but I'm used to leaving my laptop plugged in, so it's not a deal breaker for me. Was able to download multiple apps and games with the space already on the computer. I ...

  7. 30 Life Hacks People Have Used Since They Discovered Them ...

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    Image credits: sunshineandcloudyday #2. When I wash my windows, I wash the outside horizontal and the the inside vertical. This way I can easily tell if the streaks are on the inside or out.

  8. 12 Household Appliances You Should Unplug to Save Money

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    If you're like the typical American, you've probably got about 40 household appliances that you routinely leave plugged in – even when these devices aren't actively being used. But did you ...

  9. AC adapter - Wikipedia

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    The X-connector here provides 3.5 and 2.5 mm phone plugs and two sizes of coaxial power connector Universal laptop power supply with adjustable voltage between 12 and 24 volts. External power adapters can fail, or can become separated from the product they are intended to power. Consequently, there is a market for replacement adapters.