{"id":2404,"date":"2022-08-10T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.relyonit.co.uk\/?p=2404"},"modified":"2022-07-04T18:56:59","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T18:56:59","slug":"get-more-unplugged-laptop-time-with-these-battery-saving-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.relyonit.co.uk\/get-more-unplugged-laptop-time-with-these-battery-saving-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"
One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it anywhere. You don\u2019t need to have it plugged in all the time because it has an internal battery.<\/p>
Your laptop may start out with several hours of battery life when you first buy it. But the lifespan can get shorter as time goes by and battery health<\/a> takes a hit. Sometimes this can be due to a lack of PC maintenance. Other times, it’s due to the environments the laptop is subject to (such as a hot car).<\/p> Seeing your laptop\u2019s battery capacity shrink can be frustrating. But there are several things you can do to increase the time you can go without needing to plug it in.<\/p> The brighter your display is, the more battery power it\u2019s taking. Have you ever hit the automated low battery mode on a laptop? Then you know you immediately notice a difference in brightness. This is because that setting turns down the brightness. It’s one of the ways to reduce battery consumption.<\/p> You can turn down the brightness of your screen in your display settings. You can also use the brightness keys that are usually in the top row of keys on a laptop keyboard.<\/p> Here’s one way to increase the time you can use your unplugged laptop without a power source. Adjust some of its power and sleep settings.<\/p>Lower the Display Brightness<\/h3>
Reduce PC Battery Use in Power\/Sleep Settings<\/h3>