Battery depleting even when not using

Ever since I downloaded the last software update, I am finding that my battery is depleting almost overnight even when I am not using it. I have to charge it every night and it doesn't last as long when I am using my ipod. Do you know what the issue is?

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Did you recently submitted other crash reports that were submitted and show a crashing thread?
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*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firefox+crashes
Start Firefox in <u>[[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]]</u> to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance).
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*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
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*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Transferring_data_to_a_new_profile_-_Firefox

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HI , I got a new iPod touch 5 for Christmas and let the battery drain before charging to 100%.
within a very short period of time and without using the iPod , (poss 2 - 3 hours ) the iPod was completly flat and would not even show the charging symbol. I charged it again and the same happened again , i did update the iPod during this time so it is currently running the latest iOS , I have tried a hard reset but still the battery drains very quickly without using the iPod at all. It is currently pretty useless as the battery life is so short !!!

First:
http://www.cnet.com/news/some-ios-8-users-report-sluggish-wi-fi-shorter-battery- life/
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/22/ios-8-issues-battery-drain-wifi/
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/features/how-to-improve-battery-life-on-ios-8-59595 1
http://www.imore.com/how-fix-iphone-6-and-ios-8-battery-life-problems-0
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Next
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Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup. See:
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http://www.apple.com/support/ipod/power/

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My battery could be at 100% and when I take it off the charger after one minute it drops to 93% and I wasn't even on it. I've only had it for three weeks.

That is a pretty sudden drop in charge level, mine has on occassion dropped 1% if the battery had just reached 100% and was then unplugged...if it does this consistently, take it to an Apple store genius bar and have the techs test the battery to be sure it is ok.
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http://ipod.about.com/od/iphone3g/tp/iphone-battery-life.htm
#5 on the list to preserve battery:
Keep Wi-Fi Off
The other kind of high-speed network that the iPhone can connect to is Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi is even faster than 3G, though it’s only available where there’s a hotspot (not virtually everywhere like 3G). Keeping Wi-Fi turned on at all times in hopes that an open hotspot will appear is a sure way to drain your battery life. So, unless you’re using it right this second, keep Wi-Fi turned off.
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Try a reset: Simultaneously hold down the Home and On buttons until the device shuts down. Ignore the off slider if it appears. Once shut down is complete, if it doesn't restart on it own, turn the device back on using the On button. In some cases it also helps to double click the Home button and close all apps BEFORE doing the reset.
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I just got the 5G Airport Extreme base station. Set-up was a snap! Maybe 10-15 minutes compared to a friend who got another name brand for his pc and took a couple hours, even having to call customer support! Been working great so far, but am concerned about never turning it off, not only about the possibe harm that could be done to the unit, but also about having an active, open Internet connection 24/7. Before I got my Airport Extreme I was using Ethernet cable with a cable modem that could be placed on "standby" whenever I was not using my Mac for Internet, but since AE5G doesn't have a power switch on the unit, have left it turned on rather than unplugging it by the electrical cord. I did turn AirPort "off" in the menu bar when not using it wth my Mac, but AE is still apparently constantly active, showing a steady green light. Would there be any harm done by plugging it in only when I want to use Wi-Fi, then unplugging it?
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Would there be any harm done by plugging it in only when I want to use Wi-Fi, then unplugging it?
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One school maintains that you can turn the device on and off as needed. Makes sense for some folks. The advantage of this is that it might save a bit of electricity, although the Extreme draws very little power most of the time.
Another school believes that there is a reason why Apple did not even place an "Off" switch on the device. It's designed to run 24/7.
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