Every operating system has different ways to save energy. You can choose Energy Saving Mode in Windows by going to Power & Sleep Settings. In macOS System Preferences you will find Energy Saver. Learn more about these settings and what they do, such as changing screen brightness and sleep functions.
2. Turn on power saving mode manually
Don’t wait until your laptop’s battery is low before turning on power saving mode. If you know you won’t be near an electrical outlet for an extended period of time, put your phone in power saving mode beforehand. This makes the battery last longer from the start.
3. Change the screen brightness
Lowering the brightness of your screen is one of the best ways to extend battery life. Most energy saving modes automatically dim the screen, but you can set it darker to save more energy. Don’t forget that one of the most power-hungry parts of your laptop is the screen.
4. Limit apps running in the background
Make sure you have battery saver mode set to limit what can be done in the background. You can close unwanted apps or change settings to prevent them from running in the background. This means that you use battery-intensive programs as little as possible, such as video editing software or graphic games.
5. Do not use too many external devices
Remove any unused USB flash drives, external hard drives or other tools. These things use the power of the laptop, which reduces the battery life.
6. Set it so that it uses as little power as possible
Change your settings to make the most of your power. For example, set the hard drive to turn off after a short period of non-use, or change the graphics settings to a lower performance level if your task does not require heavy graphics.
7. Make smart use of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use as they can also drain the battery quickly. If you’re not connected to the internet, put your phone in ‘airplane mode’, which disables all wireless functionality and saves a lot of battery.
8. Pay attention to the ambient lighting
If you want to save energy, don’t use the backlit keyboard or any other lighting feature on your laptop. While these features are useful in low-light situations, they are a waste of energy when battery life is paramount.
9. Keep your system up to date
Update the drivers and operating system on your laptop. Updates often bring better power management technology, which helps your laptop run better and keep its battery charged longer.
10. Check the condition of the battery
Check the condition of your battery regularly to see how it performs in different situations. This can help you understand how effective your energy saving measures are and keep you informed before energy problems become serious.
In summary
To take full advantage of your laptop’s power saving mode, you need to know how to use your laptop and how to handle its power settings. You can extend the life of your laptop battery by changing your habits and settings to use less power when you don’t need it. This makes it more effective when you need it most.