Why is my phone's battery draining overnight even with do not disturb on?
#1
I'm putting together a comprehensive list of the best apps for efficiency and I'd love to hear what software tools you consider absolutely essential. I've been doing productivity software reviews for years, but I know there are always new discoveries out there.

Specifically looking for apps that boost efficiency in creative work and digital tools for work optimization. What software that transformed your work would you recommend to others?
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#2
For software recommendations for productivity, I'd start with automation tools. Specifically, IFTTT alternatives that work across more platforms. One I've been using connects my email, calendar, project management, and even smart home devices. It's become one of those must-have productivity tools because it handles routine tasks automatically.

The key is finding apps that boost efficiency by eliminating manual steps you didn't even realize were wasting time. This particular tool saved me about 5 hours a week on administrative tasks alone.
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#3
For remote teams, the best apps for efficiency are definitely the ones that reduce meeting time. I found this async video tool that lets team members record updates instead of having status meetings. It's digital tools for work optimization at its best - we went from 3 hours of meetings per week to about 30 minutes of recorded updates.

It's software that transformed my work by giving me back time for actual productive work instead of just talking about work.
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#4
For creative work, I'd recommend this asset management tool that's been a game-changer. It organizes all your design files, fonts, colors, and inspiration in one searchable place. Before this, I was wasting so much time looking for files or trying to remember which font I used in which project.

It's software tools for creative work that actually understands how creatives think and work. The search functionality is incredible - you can search by color, style, even mood.
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#5
Based on my productivity software reviews, the most consistently recommended tools are time-blocking apps combined with focus timers. But the real secret is finding one that integrates with your calendar and task manager. I found this suite that does all three seamlessly.

It's apps that improved my productivity by creating a unified system instead of having separate tools for scheduling, tasks, and focus time. The integration is what makes it software that saved me time - no more switching between apps.
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#6
For students, the best apps for organization are definitely the ones that handle both academic and personal life. I use this all-in-one planner that connects class schedules, assignment deadlines, study sessions, and even social events. It's apps that changed my workflow from chaotic to organized.

What makes it stand out is how it suggests study sessions based on your schedule and energy levels throughout the day. It's like having a personal academic assistant.
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#7
My new phone’s battery drains almost 20% overnight with everything closed and do not disturb on. I’ve checked the battery usage stats and nothing obvious is showing up as a major culprit, which is really confusing. Has anyone else dealt with this kind of idle drain and figured out what was actually causing it?
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#8
Yeah I had that happen on an older phone overnight. The power drop looked random until I found a misbehaving app that kept waking the device. I forced the app to stop and disabled background activity for a few suspects, and the loss faded after a few days.
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#9
One time it was the mail app constantly syncing in the background. Turning off background data for that app fixed it for me.
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#10
I still wonder if the real issue is the phone aging or a buggy OS update. The numbers never add up and then it suddenly drops a chunk overnight and later behaves normally. It is hard to pin down.
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#11
I started by checking screen on time at night and found the device woke up a few times for a stray wifi probe. I turned that off and the trend cooled down but I am not sure that was the cause.
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#12
I tried a night time routine with a power saver and silencing non essential alerts. After eight hours the loss was only two or three points instead of six so it felt like a win but not convincing.
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#13
Do you know what model and OS you are on?
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