While much of the Mac community uses Safari, Google Chrome is very popular (and it’s the most popular browser in the world). Google is making a more compelling case for Chrome on the Mac with two new features that make it more efficient with battery and memory usage. Energy Saver […]
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Google Chrome is getting a battery and memory saving update
Google said the new features will make Chrome use up to 40pc less memory and reduce energy use when a device’s battery gets low. Google is updating Chrome with new performance modes, to make the browser run smoother and more efficiently. The company said the Energy Saver mode will be […]
Solar + Battery Storage = Power Grid Independence
Two Enphase IQ 10 Batteries were installed in my garage Those of you who have been around me or this blog for the past few years know that I’m a fan of tech, green energy, electric vehicles, and of course solar power. At the end of 2019, I went solar […]
Tested: How the Epic Games Store can reduce your laptop’s battery life
As laptop performance improves over time, you may be excited to discover that the PC you reserved exclusively for Excel and Zoom calls now can serve as a gaming PC, too. But beware: Leaving a game store app like the Epic Games Store open may significantly slice into your laptop’s […]
Battery life won’t be a problem for AMD’s Ryzen 4000 notebooks
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 4000 mobile CPUs are expected to leave Intel’s laptop processors in about 7nm of dust when they’re released. But what hasn’t been confirmed is just how well AMD’s new Ryzen 4000 CPUs will compete on the most important number for many laptop users: battery life. It’s worth […]