Abstract: A system enables personal information manager (PIM) applications to continue to provide alerts and other time sensitive information even when the system upon which the PIM is stored is turned off. Automatically data may be transferred from a first processor-based system to a second processor-based system to implement time sensitive activities. The second processor-based system may provide a user notification at a predetermined time preset on the first processor-based system.

Abstract: A system enables personal information manager (PIM) applications to continue to provide alerts and other time sensitive information even when the system upon which the PIM is stored is turned off. Automatically data may be transferred from a first processor-based system to a second processor-based system to implement time sensitive activities. The second processor-based system may provide a user notification at a predetermined time preset on the first processor-based system.

Abstract: A system enables personal information manager (PIM) applications to continue to provide alerts and other time sensitive information even when the system upon which the PIM is stored is turned off. Automatically data may be transferred from a first processor-based system to a second processor-based system to implement time sensitive activities. The second processor-based system may provide a user notification at a predetermined time preset on the first processor-based system.

Abstract: A system enables personal information manager (PIM) applications to continue to provide alerts and other time sensitive information even when the system upon which the PIM is stored is turned off. Automatically data may be transferred from a first processor-based system to a second processor-based system to implement time sensitive activities. The second processor-based system may provide a user notification at a predetermined time preset on the first processor-based system.

Abstract: A computer system that increases performance and reduces power consumption is described. Specifically, the system writes the contents of the system to a non-volatile memory cache before powering down. After repowering the system, the system initiates the load sequence from the memory cache.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method, apparatus, and system are described for exchangeable power sources. The system may include a body, two or more contacts, and a power adapter. In some embodiments, a power source may be used to provide a supply of power via the two or more contacts. In some embodiments, the power source may be displaced by another power source without significant disruption of electrical connectivity to the system via the two or more contacts. Other embodiments may be described.

Abstract: A method to manage the power consumption of a display unit is provided. The method determines if a graphics-intensive event is occurring, uses a first refresh rate if the graphics-intensive event is occurring, and uses a second refresh rate different than the first refresh rate if the graphics-intensive event is not occurring. An apparatus for performing the method, and an article including a machine-accessible medium that provides instructions that, if executed by a processor, will cause the processor to perform the method are also provided.

Abstract: A method by which the presentation of superfluous media content requiring system activity is reduced or suspended in consideration of system power. For one embodiment, a user processing system indicates its power mode to a power mode/level determination applet embedded on a Web page. Action items within the web page respond to DC powered systems by limiting speed and/or the duration of animation for animated objects within the Web page. Additionally, or alternatively, the limitation or suspension of animation may be in response to power level. For one embodiment the superfluous media content is reduced or suspended after some period regardless of system power considerations.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an information display, wherein a value of a variable is selected from the group consisting of percentage of maximum daylight, sunrise, sunset, phase of the moon, tide height, wave height, wind speed, probability of precipitation, a birthday, a graduation day, and an anniversary. The value of the variable pertains to a particular time and the value of the variable is associated with a portion of the information display.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to identify an occurrence of a predetermined event, and reduce power consumption of a display controller in response to the predetermined event. Identifying the occurrence of the event includes identifying a display is in a reduced power mode.

Abstract: A method to manage the power consumption of a display unit is provided. The method determines if a graphics-intensive event is occurring, uses a first refresh rate if the graphics-intensive event is occurring, and uses a second refresh rate different than the first refresh rate if the graphics-intensive event is not occurring. An apparatus for performing the method, and an article including a machine-accessible medium that provides instructions that, if executed by a processor, will cause the processor to perform the method are also provided.

Abstract: A method by which the presentation of superfluous media content requiring system activity is reduced or suspended in consideration of system power. For one embodiment, a user processing system indicates its power mode to a power mode/level determination applet embedded on a Web page. Action items within the web page respond to DC powered systems by limiting speed and/or the duration of animation for animated objects within the Web page. Additionally, or alternatively, the limitation or suspension of animation may be in response to power level. For one embodiment the superfluous media content is reduced or suspended after some period regardless of system power considerations.

Abstract: Networked systems may participate in data sharing sessions in which previously transmitted data is cached. When a system learns that it is about to receive data that was cached previously, the system can recall the cached data instead of receiving a new data download.

Abstract: The transition of a processor-based system from a higher power consumption state to a lower power consumption state may be accomplished by progressively dimming the display. By avoiding an abrupt transition of the display to black, users are less likely to notice the transition and to simply operate a key to transition the system back to the higher power consumption state simply to insure that their computers have not failed. As a result, users may be given progressive notice of the transition to a lower power consumption state and the likelihood that consumers will simply operate a key, having been attracted by the abrupt display transition, is reduced. This reduction of automatic key operation may reduce the power consumed by processor-based systems.

Abstract: Checker software may be utilized to automatically check data intended to be stored in association with personal information management software. A variety of independent databases may be checked including databases resident on a particular processor-based system that also stores the personal information management software. In addition, databases resident on connected networks may be checked, as may databases accessible through web sites on the Internet. As a result, the integrity of data stored in association with personal information management software may be improved.

Abstract: A method for the detection of the end-of-life for a rechargeable battery. The method of one embodiment comprises identifying a rechargeable battery. A designed capacity of the rechargeable batterty is determined. A present full charge capacity of the rechargeable battery is determined. A status of the rechargeable battery is evaluated. An end-of-life warning for the battery is issued if an end-of-life status is detected.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system to directly transition an integrated circuit having multiple states of performance from a first state of performance to the third state of performance based upon detecting a user event. The integrated circuit has multiple states of performance including a first state of performance, a second state of performance higher than the first state of performance, and a third state of performance higher than the second state of performance.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an information display, wherein a value of a variable is selected from the group consisting of percentage of maximum daylight, sunrise, sunset, phase of the moon, tide height, wave height, wind speed, probability of precipitation, a birthday, a graduation day, and an anniversary. The value of the variable pertains to a particular time and the value of the variable is associated with a portion of the information display.