Maximising Battery Life on Windows Laptops: Tips and Settings

One of the challenges when using a laptop is managing your battery life, especially when you’re constantly on the go. Here are some practical tips and settings to help you extend your Windows laptop’s battery life, ensuring it lasts as long as you need it.

1. Adjust Power and Sleep Settings. Go to Settings > System > Power & Sleep to adjust your laptop’s power settings. Choose a power plan that balances performance with energy savings. For maximum battery life, select the Power Saver plan.

2. Lower Screen Brightness. The screen is one of the biggest battery drainers. Lower your screen brightness to a comfortable level. You can adjust this in Settings > System > Display or use the function keys on your keyboard.

3. Enable The Battery Saver Mode. Your Windows has a Battery Saving mode that can help limit the background activity and reduces visual effects. Here is how you can enable it, go to Settings > System > Battery and toggling on Battery Saver. You can also set it to turn on automatically at a specified battery level.

4. Turn Off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi When Not Needed. When your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is on it can consume power even if it is not in use. It is a good idea to turn them off when you don’t need them. You can always toggle these settings from your taskbar or in Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices and Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.

5. Close Unnecessary Background Apps. Background apps can drain battery life. Go to your Settings > Privacy > Background apps and turn off apps that you don’t need to run in the background.

6. Manage Startup Programs. Reduce those programs that startup automatically when you turb on your laptop. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the Startup tab, and disable all the unnecessary programs.

7. Use Hibernate Instead of Sleep. Hibernate uses less power than sleep mode. To enable hibernation, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do and enable Hibernate.

8. Optimize Battery Usage by Apps. Check which apps are using the most battery. Go to Settings > System > Battery > Battery usage by app. You can manage background activity for these apps to save power.

9. Disable Visual Effects. Fancy animations and visual effects can consume battery power. Disable them by going to Settings > System > About > Advanced system settings > Performance Settings and selecting Adjust for best performance.

10. Keep Your Laptop Cool. Heat can reduce battery efficiency. Use your laptop on a hard surface to allow proper ventilation and ensure the cooling vents are not blocked. Clean the vents regularly to prevent dust buildup.

By implementing these tips, you can maximize the battery life of your Windows laptop, ensuring it remains operational for as long as possible, no matter where you are.

Shequila Adams | Digital Marketer