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No, you can't save £30 per year by switching off your "standby" devices

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Chart from the report showing various bits of IT equipment and their power use.

Every few years, a dodgy stat does the rounds claiming you can save £££ if you switch off all your gadgets at the wall. The standby mode of your TV is bleeding you dry!!! Energy Saving Trust@EnergySvgTrustA quick way to #saveenergy at home is to turn off tablets, laptops and consoles as soon as you stop using them, and ideally unplug them.This is a big potential #energy saver and could save you up to £30 a year.Find out more here:ensvgtr.uk/pS1ut#EnergyEfficiency pic.x.com/q2CWdlkaBH❤️ 9💬 3🔁 01…

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Idiot's Guide To Getting Started with Raspberry Pi's GPIO Pins

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The idiot in question being... me! It's been ages since I did any real electronics. Most of my work involves software and pre-assembled bits of kit. I thought that it was time I reacquainted myself with the joys of electricity :-) Because I'm fundamentally lazy, I purchased the all-in-one Raspberry Pi 2 kit from Vilros. Lots of LEDs, some buttons, a nice case, all the cables, resistors, and all sorts of bits and bobs. Including a breadboard! What's A Breadboard? I remember - from…

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