Recent content by Richard Sargeant

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    Do you turn off your Windows RT device?

    Yes, I do. I use my RT and Pro only infrequently and got tired of finding the battery totally discharged when I did pick them up. I'm sure it's no worse than my old iPad 2, but that sits nicely in an Apple desk stand, charging continuously so is always ready on the rare occasions I use it. Wish...
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    Reg hack to control monitor off time in Windows 8.1

    Are you also annoyed that the monitor of your 8.1 PC is switched off so quickly after the console is locked? It?s done I guess to maximise battery life by powering off the display but I?d trade lower battery life for convenience. And currently, that same setting kicks in even if the AC adapter...
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    Reg hack to control monitor off time in Windows 8.1

    Are you also annoyed that the monitor of your 8.1 PC is switched off so quickly after the console is locked? It?s done I guess to maximise battery life by powering off the display but I?d trade lower battery life for convenience. And currently, that same setting kicks in even if the AC adapter...