Hibernate Archives

Winsage

September 6, 2026

These are the best power settings for your Windows or Mac system

Windows and macOS offer various power management features to optimize energy consumption for both laptop and desktop users. In Windows, users can access power options through Settings > System > Power (for desktops) or System > Power & battery (for laptops). Key features include: - Power Mode options: Best Power Efficiency, Balanced, and Best Performance. - Configurable screen, sleep, and hibernate time-outs to reduce energy use. - Energy Saver mode, which minimizes background activity and dims the display. - Customization of the Power & sleep button controls. In macOS, users can find power settings under System Settings via the Apple menu. Key features include: - Low Power Mode for laptops, which reduces background activity and dims the screen. - Energy Mode options for Macs with Apple Silicon: Low Power, Automatic, and High Power. - Options to prevent automatic sleep and optimize video streaming performance. - Screen time-out settings under Lock Screen to adjust display delay when idle.

Winsage

September 6, 2026

These are the best power settings for your Windows or Mac system

Power management options in Windows and macOS can help extend battery life for laptops and reduce energy consumption for desktops. In Windows 11, users can access power options via Settings > System > Power (for desktops) or System > Power & battery (for laptops). Key settings include Power Mode (Best Power Efficiency, Balanced, Best Performance), screen and sleep time-outs, Energy Saver mode, and Power & sleep button controls. In macOS 27 Golden Gate, users find power settings under System Settings > Energy (for desktops) or Battery (for laptops). Key features include Low Power Mode, Energy Mode options (Low Power, Automatic, High Power) for Apple Silicon Macs, and additional settings under the Options button. Screen time-out settings are found under Lock Screen in System Settings. Adjusting these settings can significantly impact energy usage.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

The MSI Claw EX is the most important handheld since Steam Deck — I still wouldn’t buy one

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus is a handheld gaming device powered by a next-generation Intel chip, known for its impressive performance and reliability. It features a seamless sleep and wake mode, allowing for extended hibernation without significant battery drain. The device retails at approximately 0 and has limited availability in the U.S. market. It has an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 display, weighs 1.73 pounds, and outperforms competitors like the Xbox Ally X, showing a 40% performance increase at 1080p resolution. The Claw EX has an 80 watt-hour battery, providing longer playtime compared to rivals under heavy load. However, users have reported graphical and performance issues in some games, and the Windows operating system can be frustrating due to slow game launches and frequent driver updates.

Winsage

August 9, 2026

Windows 11 users were right about Modern Standby, and Microsoft is fixing it with hibernation

A new adaptive hibernate policy has been introduced in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28120.2630, released on July 31, which adjusts hibernation behavior based on battery level to improve power management. If the battery is above 80%, the system avoids hibernation for quicker resumes, while it hibernates sooner when the battery drops below 10% to conserve power. This policy aims to enhance battery longevity and reduce overnight battery drain associated with the Modern Standby feature. Microsoft has also implemented a Driver Quality Initiative to evaluate third-party drivers for their impact on power management, addressing issues that can lead to excessive battery drain.

Winsage

August 4, 2026

Microsoft delivered plenty of Windows 11 updates in July — and I’m highlighting the most important changes for your PC

Microsoft has introduced several enhancements to Windows 11 in July 2026, including: - An updated Windows Search that automatically identifies additional relevant folder locations based on user activity. - Enhancements to the Phone Link companion flyout in the Start menu for quick previews of recent messages or notifications. - An adaptive hibernate policy that prevents hibernation when the battery is above 80% and initiates it when below 10%. - Performance improvements in File Explorer, including faster deletion of large files and touch scrolling support. - Streamlined Windows Update process that reduces system restarts by consolidating updates. - New gesture controls for Precision Touchpads to adjust scroll and zoom speeds. - Support for removing smart card policies in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 sessions. - Improved usability of refreshable Braille displays with Narrator for instant connectivity. - Ability to reposition the Taskbar to any side of the screen for personalization. - Introduction of Voice Isolation for Voice Access to enhance speech recognition in noisy environments.

Winsage

August 3, 2026

Microsoft is testing deeper Phone Link integration in Windows 11, but do you actually use it?

Windows Insiders can access new features in Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.9032, available through the Experimental Preview Channel. Key updates include: - Windows Search: Introduces customizable options for integrating personal or work/school Microsoft accounts and OneDrive in search results. It can automatically expand indexing based on user activity, which can be managed in Settings > Privacy & security > Search. - Phone Link: Users can now preview recent messages or notifications by hovering over them in the Start menu, enhancing visibility into mobile activity. This feature is gradually rolling out and requires a minimum Phone Link build of 1.26021.3.0. - Settings App: Improved search functionality for quicker navigation to relevant settings. - Adaptive Hibernate Policy: Enhancements for instant-on resumes from Modern Standby and better battery preservation based on battery levels. - Start Menu: A fix for an issue causing crashes when dragging apps. - Taskbar: Resolved an issue where hovering over app window previews in an overflow state dismissed them. - File Explorer: Home now retains the state of sections, and improvements have been made for reliability when dragging files to disconnected network drives. Issues with files on DFS mapped drives being misidentified have also been addressed. - Windows Spotlight: Changes to enhance reliability on the lock screen. - Storage: Fixes for File History automatic backups to network shares that displayed false "invalid credentials" errors.

Winsage

August 2, 2026

Microsoft Weekly: Xbox outage, fake Windows apps, new Windows 11 updates, and more

Microsoft has released two Cumulative Update Previews: KB5101681 for Windows 11, which includes calendar-based Windows Update pausing, a quieter Widgets experience, and enhanced accessibility features; and KB5101684 for Windows 10, which introduces Voice Isolation for Voice Access and new precision touchpad gesture controls. The company reported a record billion quarter for fiscal year 2026, with an 18% year-over-year increase, and Azure's annual revenue surpassed billion for the first time. Microsoft 365 Copilot's paid seat count exceeded 30 million. Xbox experienced a significant outage due to a failure in a shared licensing service, but services have since been restored. The Windows Insider Program released two Future Platforms builds that include features like Voice Isolation and a new scheduling system for updates. Wintoys transitioned to .NET 10 and Windows App SDK 2.3.1, while Notepad, Calculator, Clock, and Media Player received minor updates. Excel's July update added Power BI support and eliminated the AutoSave requirement. Microsoft confirmed its presence at Gamescom 2026, celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary with 140 gaming stations and 25 playable titles. Double Fine laid off 23 employees, and Ubisoft canceled Project Maverick but is developing a new project. Xbox console owners can unlock PC versions of select games on Ubisoft Connect at no extra cost. Gears of War: E-Day introduced a new 12-player Horde Siege mode.

Winsage

July 31, 2026

Announcing new builds for 31 July 2026

New Windows Insider Preview Builds have been released for both the Beta and Experimental channels, featuring renewed Windows Insider flight certificates valid until August 11, 2026. The Experimental channel has already incorporated these renewed certificates. Notable new features include: 1. Adaptive Hibernate Policy: Enhancements to improve instant-on resumes from Modern Standby and battery preservation, with less frequent hibernation above 80% battery and earlier hibernation below 10%. 2. Alternate Taskbar Position: Users can change the taskbar's position to bottom, top, left, or right through Settings. Tooltips, flyouts, and animations will function in alternate positions, but some features are still in development. 3. Smaller Taskbar: A new, smaller taskbar option is available for maximizing screen space, particularly on smaller devices, allowing for smaller icons and reduced height. Users can adjust this setting in Taskbar behaviors.

Winsage

July 29, 2026

Windows 11’s August Patch Tuesday update brings several important changes, and I break down the biggest ones

Microsoft will release the Windows 11 August 2026 Security Update on August 11, 2026, featuring new functionalities and enhancements. Key additions include Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security, the ability to uninstall AI models from Copilot+ PCs, new touchpad gestures, voice isolation for Voice Access, Fluid Dictation for Voice Typing, and a redesigned Start menu with parental controls notice. File Explorer improvements include displaying file sizes in appropriate units, middle-clicking to open folders in new tabs, and fixes for bugs. Users can manage AI models through Settings, and the Lock screen will default to the Weather widget. Touchpad settings will allow customization of scroll and zoom speeds. Fluid Dictation will be deactivated by default, with tooltips for guidance, while Voice Access will feature enhanced speech recognition settings. The Account Control interface will be redesigned for clarity, and power settings will apply across all plans. Windows Update will provide better progress estimates and improved post-update cleanup. Enhancements to system sounds in dark mode will also be included.

Winsage

June 24, 2026

A bunch of bugs that broke PowerToys have been squashed

PowerToys has updated to version 0.100.1, fixing critical bugs from version 0.100.0 that affected core features. - Color Picker: Resolved a bug causing the main window to appear within the zoomed-in picker view. - Command Palette: Corrected initialization of Run history in Ahead-of-Time builds, fixed "???" display in Performance Monitor after restart, adjusted Hibernate command to use the Sleep icon, and limited "pin to dock" dialog to enabled displays. - Keyboard Manager: Addressed remapped modifier keys being delivered as system-key events. - Power Display: Fixed monitor power-state control not waking monitors from standby and resolved display detection and brightness control issues on dual-GPU laptops. - PowerToys Run: Improved discovery of Visual Studio Code workspaces. - Quick Access: Fixed crashes in the Quick Access flyout due to unhandled XAML exceptions. - Shortcut Guide: Resolved a crash in the sidebar navigation, corrected number-key rendering in shortcut manifests, and updated bundled manifests for consistent rendering. - ZoomIt: Fixed a race condition in audio initialization for video recording.