Energy Consumption tool in Visual Studio 2013
Jul 10, 2013Charles Sterling
Summary
Introduces the Energy Consumption tool within the Visual Studio 2013 Performance and Diagnostics hub for Windows 8.1 store apps. Details the motivation for energy profiling on low-powered devices, explains how the tool estimates energy consumption using a software power model, and provides a step-by-step guide on using the tool and interpreting its report, including sections on Zoom, Ruler, Power Usage (Display, CPU, Networking), Resources (on/off state), and Energy Consumption Summary.