keybase / keybase/client

Keybase for Windows requests a timer resolution smaller than the platform maximum timer resolution.

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Description

This behavior was previously reported for version 1 in #2525 and can significantly decrease battery life.

```
>keybase version
Client: 3.1.2-20190312073006+4c383e6a53
Service: 3.1.2-20190312073006+4c383e6a53
```

Windows 10.0.17763.379

Output from `powercfg -energy`:

![PowerCfg -Energy](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2379849/54876162-eec33500-4de9-11e9-965c-6e67e07e4c19.png)

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Research direction

No source file, test, or entry point is named. Start by reproducing the report on Windows 10.0.17763.379 with Keybase 3.1.2 and inspect the `powercfg -energy` output. Trace the timer-resolution request and verify the reported battery-impacting behavior is corrected.

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Assessment

Tech stack
go
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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