Xbox Series S/X draws nine to 10 watts of power 24 hours a day -- even when it's not being actively used -- compared to less than 1W if the standby settings are switched to "energy saving" mode...
I'm old enough to remember when you could turn devices off. An energy saving mode that uses 0 watts- imagine that!
The Good Old Days (Score:5, Insightful)
Xbox Series S/X draws nine to 10 watts of power 24 hours a day -- even when it's not being actively used -- compared to less than 1W if the standby settings are switched to "energy saving" mode...
I'm old enough to remember when you could turn devices off. An energy saving mode that uses 0 watts- imagine that!
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You can do that still. You can even have a remote control for it if you want.
Remote controlled power strips for this exact purpose have been a thing for a while now.
Re:The Good Old Days (Score:2)
You can do that still. You can even have a remote control for it if you want.
Remote controlled power strips for this exact purpose have been a thing for a while now.
Isn't there some option that lets you turn devices of without lifting your hand? Lifting your hand is still too much effort.
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Use your nose to control the switch/touchscreen. Hands free.
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Yes, smart power plugs do exist and if you have a smart speaker you can control them with your voice.