12 Simple Ways to Make Your Laptop Battery Last Longer
Running out of battery at the worst moment is frustrating. These simple habits will help you get more out of every charge and extend your battery’s lifespan.
Get more from each charge
- Lower your screen brightness. The display is one of the biggest power users.
- Use battery saver mode. It limits background activity and tweaks performance to save power.
- Close unused apps and tabs. Each one uses memory and processor time.
- Turn off keyboard backlighting when you don’t need it.
- Disconnect unused accessories. USB devices draw power even when idle.
- Switch off Bluetooth if you’re not using wireless devices.
- Use dark mode. On OLED screens it can noticeably reduce power use.
- Stream less, download more. Downloading content once uses less power than streaming continuously.
Keep your battery healthy long-term
- Avoid extreme heat. Don’t leave your laptop in a hot car, and keep vents clear.
- Don’t always charge to 100%. Many laptops have a setting to cap charging at around 80% when plugged in for long periods.
- Avoid draining to 0% regularly. Modern lithium-ion batteries prefer partial charges.
- Keep your system updated. Updates often include power-management improvements.
Know when to upgrade
If your laptop barely lasts a couple of hours even after these tips, the battery may be worn out. That can be a good time to replace the battery or upgrade to a newer, more efficient machine.
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