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UPS Sensitivity
In a post I wrote yesterday, I commented that the new display I got kept causing my UPS to click on and off. I got so fed up with it yesterday that I unplugged the display. The problem still happened, so I unfairly blamed the display. After considering getting a new UPS idea, I came across a [video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS4d-UNkE8o) which explains how to change the sensitivity on my APC BE750G UPS
. I made the change and so far, so good. I even turned on my printer which normally caused the behavior and haven't heard it clicking.
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First look: Apple Thunderbolt Display
Today, a 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display showed up on my doorstep and while I've only used it for a few hours, there are a few things that make it a dream display.
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Simple Energy Conservation
Awhile ago I was talking to my dad and the topic of energy bills came up. We both live in places that are roughly the same size and in the same climate (he's about 7 miles from me). He was surprised at how much lower my bill was than his; mine includes gas and electric and his only electric. We started to figure out the differences. I have gas hot water, his hot water isn't included in his bill (he pays it via his HOA dues). I have a gas range, he has an electric range. I have gas heat; he has electric in wall heaters. Neither of us has air conditioning. Since it is the summer, heat could be ruled out and cooking is pretty minor in terms of overall use.
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Review: Belkin Conserve Surge Protector with Timer
As I've mentioned here before, I do my part to conserve energy not just to help the environment, but also to try to save a little money. Several years ago, I started turning off surge strips at night and then last year I bought some APC Power Saving SurgeArrest powerstrips that automatically turned on and off.