battery consumption Archives

BetaBeacon

February 17, 2025

Best new apps and games for Android for February 2025

- DNSnet is an application that speeds up and secures internet connections by allowing users to change DNS servers for faster website response and greater protection against tracking or malicious sites.

Winsage

December 14, 2024

Windows 11 introduces a hidden system tray feature nobody asked for – could it actually be useful?

Microsoft is rolling out the Windows 11 24H2 update, which includes a new battery indicator and an emoji panel feature integrated into the system tray. This feature, discovered in beta build 22635.4655, allows users to access an emoji panel with a single click from the taskbar. To enable the emoji panel, users must use ViveTool with the command for id:48504539, as it is not visible by default and is still in testing.

AppWizard

November 20, 2024

How to find out what apps are draining your Android phone’s battery

Many Android users experience battery life issues, especially with non-flagship devices. To identify apps that drain battery, users can check the Battery section in the Settings app, where they can view battery usage by app over the past 24 hours. Apps with significant battery consumption should be closed, force-stopped, updated, or uninstalled if necessary. Users can force stop an app by selecting it in the Battery Usage window. In older Android versions, users can also configure apps for Optimized Battery Usage. Recent versions allow users to manage background usage through Settings > Apps > [App Name], which can help conserve battery life but may prevent real-time updates for certain apps.

Winsage

November 14, 2024

Windows 11 23H2 bug causes “end of service”, “get the newer version of Windows” alerts

Windows 11 users are receiving a notification stating, “Your version of Windows has reached the end of service,” after installing the KB5046633 update on November 12. This message is a bug, as confirmed by Microsoft, and does not reflect the actual support status of Windows 11 version 23H2, which is supported until November 11, 2025, for Home and Pro users, and until November 10, 2026, for Enterprise and Education editions. The notification is a known issue under investigation and will be resolved automatically through a server-side update. The KB5046633 update includes fixes for excessive battery consumption and allows reassignment of the Copilot key. Users are advised to disregard the alert for now.

Winsage

November 13, 2024

Windows 11 KB5046617 and KB5046633 cumulative updates released

Microsoft has released two cumulative updates for Windows 11: KB5046617 for version 24H2 and KB5046633 for version 23H2. The updates address security vulnerabilities and system issues. After installation, the build number for 24H2 will be 26100.2314 and for 23H2 will be 22631.4460. Key fixes include: - Task Manager: Accurate group count on the Processes tab. - WSL: Access to Dev Drive without issues. - Internet connection: Resolved duplicate DHCP options affecting IPv4 connections. - Notifications: Option to disable suggestions from specific apps. - Wi-Fi password dialog: Updated visual design. - Narrator: New shortcut to copy last spoken content and auto-read email contents in new Outlook. - Start menu: "All apps" section renamed to "All." - ALT + Tab: Fixed black screen issue when switching windows. - Scanning apps: Correct detection of connected scanners. - Web sign-in: Resolved unresponsive screen issue. - Copilot key settings: Configuration options for opening applications or Search. - Windows Disk Cleanup app: Improved accuracy of free space estimates. For version 23H2, similar fixes include disabling notification suggestions, renaming "All apps," new Narrator features, Copilot key configuration, battery consumption fixes during Modern Standby, Microsoft Teams meeting access from Outlook reminders, added product activation phone numbers, and resolved printing issues with Multi-Function Printers (MFP). Users are advised to install these updates to address four actively exploited vulnerabilities.

Winsage

October 24, 2024

Microsoft releases Windows 11 update with revamped Start menu, printer fixes, and new Copilot button remapping

Microsoft has released the KB5044380 update for Windows 11, which includes the ability to remap the Copilot key on newer keyboards. This update addresses issues with multi-function printers, Microsoft Teams, and excessive battery consumption, but does not include security fixes. Key fixes include reducing battery consumption during Modern Standby, resolving issues with joining Teams meetings via Outlook reminders, introducing new phone numbers for product activation, and correcting printing issues with multi-function printers. Some features will be rolled out gradually, including a new Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard, the ability to disable notification suggestions from specific apps, renaming the “All apps” section in the Start menu, and new shortcuts for the Narrator feature. Users can manually search for updates or use the Microsoft Update Catalog to explore the update.