Thread: [Announce] AutoDisconnect - Automatically disconnect idle connections
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craftyguy is offline craftyguy
2010-02-21 , 18:01
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#38
Originally Posted by calvin_42 View Post
Hi craftyguy. AutoDisconnect only closes the idle connections but doesn't bring down the interfaces. So all the applications that require connection for periodic updates will work just fine since they will ask for a new connection.
I'm curious if this really saves any power? Since the interface is still up (essentially powered on, but not associated), and without this app there is only a small amount of traffic going out?

Has anyone done any tests with and without this application to see if batter life improves?