{"id":2834,"date":"2022-08-10T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostrw.com\/kp\/?p=2834"},"modified":"2022-07-04T16:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T14:00:37","slug":"get-more-unplugged-laptop-time-with-these-battery-saving-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostrw.com\/kp\/en\/get-more-unplugged-laptop-time-with-these-battery-saving-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don\u2019t need to have it plugged in all the time because it has an internal battery.<\/p>

Your laptop may start out with several hours of battery life when you first buy it. But the lifespan can get shorter as time goes by and battery health<\/a> takes a hit. Sometimes this can be due to a lack of PC maintenance. Other times, it’s due to the environments the laptop is subject to (such as a hot car).<\/p>

Seeing your laptop\u2019s battery capacity shrink can be frustrating. But there are several things you can do to increase the time you can go without needing to plug it in.<\/p>

Lower the Display Brightness<\/h3>

The brighter your display is, the more battery power it\u2019s taking. Have you ever hit the automated low battery mode on a laptop? Then you know you immediately notice a difference in brightness. This is because that setting turns down the brightness. It’s one of the ways to reduce battery consumption.<\/p>

You can turn down the brightness of your screen in your display settings. You can also use the brightness keys that are usually in the top row of keys on a laptop keyboard.<\/p>

Reduce PC Battery Use in Power\/Sleep Settings<\/h3>

Here’s one way to increase the time you can use your unplugged laptop without a power source. Adjust some of its power and sleep settings.<\/p>

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If you\u2019re using Windows, open the search on the Task Bar. Type in \u201cpower settings.” This directs you to the power, sleep, and battery settings in your system settings.<\/p>

Look for any tips at the top for increasing battery longevity. Such as, making the time your screen goes dark after inactivity and the time it goes to sleep the same.<\/p>

Then review the settings, such as Screen and sleep, and Power mode. Find the ones that will reduce your PC\u2019s battery consumption. This will extend the time you can go without a new charge.<\/p>

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Enable Battery-Saver Mode<\/h3>

You don\u2019t have to wait until your PC hits 10% for it to go into battery-saver mode. You can control this and enable it yourself in your system settings.<\/p>

Do you know you\u2019re going to be without a power source for a while? Put your PC in power-saver or battery-saver mode right away, so you can extend the charge as long as possible.<\/p>

Use the Manufacturer\u2019s Battery Calibration Tool<\/h3>

Manufacturers will have their own PC maintenance tools installed. You can use for battery calibration. Sometimes calibrating the battery can correct an issue with a battery life. Especially if life has gotten shorter than when you first purchased your laptop.<\/p>

Look for a manufacturer\u2019s built-in maintenance app. It will usually be on the Task Bar unless you\u2019ve hidden it. When you open that, you may find that you need to do a calibration or other maintenance task.<\/p>

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Get a Computer Tune-up<\/h3>

If you have processes running in the background it can sap your battery life. Processes that aren’t needed can often run anyhow. Getting a computer tune-up from your IT provider can solve a lot of different issues. This includes such as computers that get sluggish, and often, the battery life too.<\/p>

Consider Using Microsoft Edge Browser for Its Efficiency Settings<\/h3>

If like most people, you keep a lot of browser tabs open while you\u2019re working on your PC. They could be sapping your battery power.<\/p>

Consider trying Microsoft\u2019s Edge browser. It has been gaining in popularity ever since it incorporated the Chromium engine. This is the same one Chrome uses.<\/p>

The browser has several power-saving features that you can enable in your settings. Search \u201csleeping tabs\u201d in Edge settings to find these. They include:<\/p>