Digital Smarts - Slay Those Electronic Vampires

Want to save some money while also making your home safer? Try ‘staking’ those “vampire electronics” – the idle devices that consume power all day and night, costing on average around $165 per household every year. These electronics include TVs, computers, appliances, and home entertainment gear, which go to sleep rather than turn completely off. With summer’s higher electric bills on the way, be sure to check out Kim Komando’s list of tips for tips on identifying what soaks up power, monitoring your power usage, and slaying the worst culprits.