One of the easiest and most effective ways to save power is to make the screen less bright. Because the screen is one of the parts that uses the most power, dimming it can make the battery last a lot longer.
2. Use modes that save power
Most laptops have power management settings or modes that are meant to make the battery last longer. Turn on these tools, like “Battery Saver” in Windows or “Energy Saver” in macOS, to cut down on activity in the background and save power.
3. Limit applications that use a lot of resources
Video editing software, advanced graphics games, or multiple browser tabs can quickly drain the battery if they put a lot of stress on the processor and graphics card. When you’re on battery power, don’t use them too much.
4. Close apps and tabs that you don’t need.
Only keep the browser tabs and apps that you need open. Many apps keep running tasks even when they’re not being used, which drains the battery in the background.
5. Control the use of peripherals
Connect any extras that aren’t being used. Your laptop gives power to USB drives, mice, and portable hard drives, among other things. In the same way, don’t charge your phone through your laptop when it’s on battery life.
6. Turn on “Airplane Mode”
Putting your phone into “airplane mode” will turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you don’t need them. This keeps your laptop from looking for networks and wireless connections all the time, which drains the battery quickly.
7. Make your hard drive work better
Make sure your hard drive is clean and in order. The battery can die faster if the hard drive is full of unnecessary files that the system has to look through. To keep it working well, use tools to clean up and defragment the disk.
8. Software Updates Often
Make sure your apps and running system are always up to date. Updates often come with improvements that make your software run better and, in turn, use less battery power on your laptop.
9. Choose SSD over HDD
If you can, get a laptop with an SSD (Solid State Drive) instead of an HDD. SSDs work faster and more efficiently, which can make the battery last longer.
10. Keep an eye on your heat
Keep your machine away from places that are too hot. Too much heat can hurt the battery’s performance and shorten its life, so don’t leave your laptop out in the sun or a hot car.
11. Plan to have your batteries serviced
Once in a while, charge your battery all the way to 100%, let it die fully, and then charge it all the way back to 100%. This helps keep the battery meters correct and can also make the battery last longer.
In conclusion
If you use your laptop in these better ways, you can make the battery last a lot longer. Remember that how you use your laptop and how you set its power settings are both important for getting the most out of its battery life.