Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

Yes, a slideshow background can drain battery on devices like the iPhone 14 Pro and computers running OS X Lion. Frequent image changes increase GPU usage, leading to more battery drain. To optimize battery life, adjust your power plans in Windows settings and manage slideshow settings for better performance. On the other hand, a static … Read more

Sleep tracking usually consumes about 1-2% of battery per hour, which is low. Concerns about phone overheating are often not related to sleep tracking. Instead, factors like background applications can cause this. The tracking efficiency and accuracy of sleep data may remain high while managing battery energy use. However, modern smartphones are designed to manage … Read more

Sleep talk apps can affect battery drain. Apps like Sleep Talk Recorder and SleepBot use system resources, which can reduce battery life when not charging. To improve user experience and conserve battery, charge your phone overnight. Also, avoid excessive phone usage and manage phone temperature to maintain battery performance. In addition to battery consumption, the … Read more

A sleep recorder app usually drains about 1-2% of battery per hour. To minimize battery drain, charge the device overnight. Using the app unplugged can reduce battery lifespan by limiting charge cycles. Overall, it shouldn’t cause serious battery issues if it doesn’t significantly increase screen time. For instance, using GPS and continuous heart rate monitoring … Read more

Sleep mode on laptops does drain battery, but it uses less power than when fully on. A laptop with a good battery can last over 18 hours in sleep mode. In contrast, a completely shut down laptop still drains the battery, but at a much slower rate. Old or defective batteries may affect this performance … Read more