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Xbox Insider Update Elevates Personalization, Social Discovery, and Energy Savings
technology1 month ago

Xbox Insider Update Elevates Personalization, Social Discovery, and Energy Savings

Xbox Insiders can test features to personalize Home and My Games & Apps with richer artwork and cleaner views, see mutual friends on profiles (privacy settings permitting) to ease connections, add upcoming games to a wishlist directly from the Game Card, and switch to a Shutdown (energy-saving) power option that significantly reduces off-state power use without affecting updates, with streamlined navigation and feedback channels.

via XBOX Wire|
#energy-saving#gaming#personalization
"Top 17 Must-Try Windows PC Apps for 2024"
technology2 years ago

"Top 17 Must-Try Windows PC Apps for 2024"

In 2024, AI image generators like NMKD Stable Diffusion GUI and Pinokio are gaining popularity, while tools like Microsoft Powertoys and Winaero Tweaker aim to enhance Windows functionality. Programs such as Monitorian and Tweak Power help save energy, and security software like R-Drive Image and Bitwarden provide protection against ransomware and phishing attacks. Additionally, two-factor authentication is recommended for online security.

via PCWorld|
#ai#energy-saving#phishing
"Foodies Score Big Savings on Air Fryers: Prices Slashed by Up to 59%"
lifestyle2 years ago

"Foodies Score Big Savings on Air Fryers: Prices Slashed by Up to 59%"

Foodies are rushing to purchase an affordable air fryer from Salter, priced at just £29.99 on Amazon. With an impressive 4.5-star rating, the compact device is praised for its energy-saving capabilities and easy cleaning. Users rave about its ability to cook entire meals, including homemade chips, and its convenience for small households. The Salter air fryer offers an alternative to more expensive options on the market, making it a popular choice among shoppers.

via The US Sun|
#affordable#air-fryers#energy-saving
"Japan's Salarymen: Embracing 'Cool Biz' with Short Sleeves"
environment2 years ago

"Japan's Salarymen: Embracing 'Cool Biz' with Short Sleeves"

Japan's "Cool Biz" initiative encourages salarymen and government workers to embrace casual attire, including short-sleeved shirts, during the summer months to save energy. Offices are kept above 82 degrees Fahrenheit, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. The program has been successful, with over 86% of workplaces participating. Cool Biz has also led to a broader casualization of summer style in Japan. However, its wintertime counterpart, Warm Biz, has been less successful. The initiative has inspired similar programs in other countries, but not all have been as well-received.

via The New York Times|
#cool-biz#energy-saving#environment
Ingenious Amish Winter Clothes Drying Method Revealed
lifestyle3 years ago

Ingenious Amish Winter Clothes Drying Method Revealed

Amish families have found a clever solution for drying clothes in the winter without using household appliances. While many Amish households rely on clotheslines during the warmer months, they continue to use them in winter as well. The freezing temperatures actually facilitate a form of freeze-drying called sublimation, where the moisture in the clothes evaporates into water vapor, leaving them dry. Some families hang clotheslines indoors, while others use drying racks over wood-burning stoves or compact hanging drying racks. This method not only saves money on laundry and reduces reliance on electricity but also helps to lower pollution and promote sustainability.

via Yahoo News|
#amish#clotheslines#energy-saving
Winter Clothes Drying: Amish Ingenious Method Revealed.
lifestyle3 years ago

Winter Clothes Drying: Amish Ingenious Method Revealed.

Amish families use clotheslines to dry clothes in the winter, taking advantage of sublimation to freeze-dry clothing. Some families hang clotheslines indoors or use drying racks over wood-burning stoves. This method saves money on laundry and is good for the planet by reducing the demand for electricity. Many people have personal experience with line drying in winter and appreciate the fresh smell of clothes dried outside.

via msnNOW|
#amish#clotheslines#energy-saving
lifestyle3 years ago

Winter Clothes Drying: Amish Ingenious Method Revealed.

Amish families use clotheslines to dry clothes in the winter, taking advantage of sublimation to freeze-dry clothing. Some families hang clotheslines indoors or use drying racks over wood-burning stoves. This method saves money on laundry and is good for the planet by reducing the demand for electricity. Many people have personal experience with line drying in winter and appreciate the fresh smell of clothes dried outside.

via msnNOW|
#amish#clotheslines#energy-saving
Xbox introduces energy-saving power options and refined search experience in latest update.
technology3 years ago

Xbox introduces energy-saving power options and refined search experience in latest update.

Microsoft is introducing new energy-saving features for Xbox Series X/S consoles, including active hours that allow the console to boot quickly during certain hours and shut down fully to save energy during times when it's used less. The company is also rolling out a "carbon aware updates" feature that reduces dependency on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions. The power mode lowers Xbox power usage by about 20 times when compared to regular Sleep mode. The new features will be available this week.

via The Verge|
#active-hours#carbon-aware-updates#energy-saving
"Breakthroughs in Paint Technology: From Energy-Saving to Ultra-Lightweight"
science-and-technology3 years ago

"Breakthroughs in Paint Technology: From Energy-Saving to Ultra-Lightweight"

Scientists have developed a new energy-saving paint called "plasmonic paint" that repels heat, comes in any color, and is the lightest paint created to date. The paint is made from nanoparticles of aluminum and aluminum oxide arranged in different ways to control how light is scattered, reflected, or absorbed, creating structural color. It would only take 3 pounds of plasmonic paint to cover a Boeing 747, compared to 1,000 pounds of conventional commercial paint. The paint reflects the entire infrared spectrum, keeping surfaces underneath it cooler, and could significantly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases required for flight.

via ScienceAlert|
#butterfly-wings#energy-saving#nanoparticles