How Do I Maximize My Battery Life?

  1. Overview
  2. Power and Battery Management
  3. How Do I Maximize My Battery Life?

For Windows Users

  1. Adjust Power Mode:

    • Click the Battery icon in the taskbar.
    • Drag the slider toward Battery Saver to optimize power usage.
  2. Reduce Screen Brightness:

    • Press Windows Key + A to open the Action Center.
    • Adjust the brightness slider to a lower level.
  3. Turn Off Unused Features:

    • Disable Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or location services when not in use.
    • Click the Start Menu > Settings > Devices, then toggle off unnecessary features.
  4. Close Background Apps:

    • Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
    • End non-essential apps under the Processes tab.
  5. Enable Battery Saver:

    • Go to Settings > System > Power & Battery.
    • Under Battery Saver, click Turn On Now or set it to activate automatically when battery levels are low.

For Mac Users

  1. Use Low Power Mode:

    • Go to System Settings > Battery.
    • Enable Low Power Mode to reduce energy consumption.
  2. Dim the Screen:

    • Use the brightness keys (F1 or F2) to reduce screen brightness.
  3. Turn Off Unused Features:

    • Turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not needed by clicking their icons in the menu bar.
  4. Close Background Apps:

    • Press Command + Space, type Activity Monitor, and press Enter.
    • Quit unnecessary apps consuming CPU or energy.
  5. Adjust Sleep Settings:

    • Go to System Settings > Display > Sleep and reduce the time before the screen sleeps.

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