CMOS stands for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. Even though it’s a small chip on your motherboard, it does a lot more than you might expect. First, let’s clear up a common misunderstanding: ...

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This new kind of battery could change how we power everything from satellites to medical implants. It could make pacemakers that last a lifetime, or sensors deep in forests or oceans that never need a ...

A home battery will ensure you don't lose power during outages, but it has a limited capacity. Is it worth the investment? Here's everything you need to know. Nobody likes dealing with power outages: ...

Running low on battery juice is one of the most frustrating problems on a Windows laptop. To combat this, Microsoft offers an Energy Saver mode that tries to keep the charge alive. But that option ...

If you own a recent iPhone with Apple Intelligence, this system setting is already helping to improve power management. Here's how it works. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is ...

In iOS 26, Apple offers a new Adaptive Power Mode that works alongside the existing Low Power Mode to intelligently extend your iPhone's battery life. Unlike Low Power Mode's heavy restrictions, this ...