How to extend your laptop's battery life: Tips and Tricks

How frustrating it is to constantly search for a charging point! Here are a few tips to help you manage your laptop’s battery life better and avoid those continuity hurdles.

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Adjust your screen brightness

One great way to save battery life is by lowering screen brightness.

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Turn off unnecessary devices

Switch Wi-Fi, and other devices off when you're not using them to save power.

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Use Power Saver Mode

Limiting CPU performance and turning off unnecessary devices can be enabled by using Power Saver Mode.

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Update your laptop's drivers

Battery drain can be caused when you have outdated drivers, so make sure your laptop’s drivers are updated.

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Close resource-intensive apps

Close those apps that are consuming too much power, like video editing software or games.

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Use a solid-state drive (SSD)

SSDs are storage devices which consume less power.

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Turn off keyboard backlight

If your laptop has keyboard backlight, turn it off or adjust to turn it off automatically.

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Avoid overheating

To prevent depleting battery, place your laptop in a location with adequate ventilation.

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Update your operating system

Battery life normally improves on installing newer versions of your operating system.

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Calibrate your battery

Calibrate your laptop's battery by letting it drain to 0% and then charging it to 100% to help the battery gauge accurately its capacity.

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