Battery Life Articles

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4/24/2026 • EN

It’s an assumed truth that Safari is better for battery life — without data to support it.

Debunking the myth that Safari is better for battery life than Chrome, citing real test data showing Chrome performed slightly better.

Battery Life Browser Performance Chrome Safari Web Development

Chris Coyier

3/18/2020 • EN

Reviewing the Surface Book 2

A personal review of the Surface Book 2 laptop, focusing on its suitability for programming and development work compared to other devices.

Battery Life Cloud Development hardware software development windows

Phil Eaton

10/30/2007 • EN

Tip ‘o the hat, wag o’ the finger — Linux power savings for laptop users

A 2007 analysis of Linux power management on laptops, highlighting successes with Powertop but criticizing manual driver workarounds needed for optimal battery life.

Battery Life Laptop linux Power Management Powertop

Theodore Ts’o

Battery Life Articles

It’s an assumed truth that Safari is better for battery life — without data to support it.

Reviewing the Surface Book 2

Tip ‘o the hat, wag o’ the finger — Linux power savings for laptop users

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