{"id":2513,"date":"2023-09-25T17:37:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batteriedeportable.com\/guides-et-conseils\/how-to-make-your-laptop-battery-last-longer\/"},"modified":"2023-09-25T17:37:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T15:37:42","slug":"how-to-make-your-laptop-battery-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterylaptop.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-make-your-laptop-battery-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make your laptop battery last longer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re working from home or in a caf\u00e9, your laptop<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is the perfect device for a flexible working life. Most laptops will run for 3 to 10 hours on a single charge. If yours is running out faster than it used to, don\u2019t worry: there are some simple steps you can take to get it back into shape.<\/p>\n

At BatteryLaptop \/ www.batterylaptop.co.uk, we show you how to get the most from the devices you use every day. Here are our tips to extend your laptop battery life.<\/p>\n

Adjust your screen brightness and screensaver<\/h2>\n

You can extend your laptop battery life by lowering your overall screen brightness. Press the key with the sun logo (or something similar), then use the slider to turn the brightness down and save battery power. If your screensaver or desktop background image is very bright (for example, a photo of a blazing sunrise), you can save power by choosing a darker image. Want to save even more power? Set your screen to turn off automatically after 60 seconds.<\/p>\n

Keep your laptop cool<\/h2>\n

If your battery gets too hot, it won\u2019t charge normally. That\u2019s why you should never leave your laptop in a hot car or outside in hot weather. If your laptop becomes too hot, try the following steps:<\/p>\n

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  • Stop using your device until it has completely cooled down.<\/li>\n
  • Shut your laptop down,<\/li>\n
  • Unplug the power lead<\/li>\n
  • Remove the battery (if possible).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Check the air vents and fan to make sure they\u2019re not clogged or blocked. The vents and fan are on the underside of the laptop or around the sides. Use compressed air to clean your laptop\u2019s vents. If your fan keeps struggling, making noise or spinning at high speed, you may need to take your device to a laptop repair specialist to check for any other issues.<\/p>\n

    Unplug anything you don\u2019t need<\/h2>\n

    Unplug your mouse, headphones or any USB stick from your laptop when you\u2019re not using them. When they\u2019re plugged in, these accessories draw power from your laptop battery.<\/p>\n

    Close apps and programs you\u2019re not using<\/h2>\n

    Running too many apps or programs at the same time can also drain your battery. If you\u2019re not using an open program or app, close that window.<\/p>\n

    Use the charger supplied with your laptop<\/h2>\n

    When you plug in your laptop, make sure you use the chargeur ordinateur Sony<\/u><\/strong> supplied with your device. Other chargers may be cheaper, but they won\u2019t always work as well and can even damage your battery.<\/p>\n

    Don\u2019t leave your laptop plugged in all the time<\/h2>\n

    It might sound strange, but constantly leaving your laptop plugged into the mains will weaken the battery over time. Ideally, you should keep your device\u2019s battery between 50% and 80% to keep it healthy in the long term.<\/p>\n

    Shut your laptop down every day<\/h2>\n

    It may be convenient to leave your computer on all the time, but this will weaken the battery over time. To preserve your battery\u2019s charging capacity, shut your device down at the end of each day.<\/p>\n

    Keep your operating system up to date<\/h2>\n

    Your operating system is responsible for managing your laptop\u2019s software and hardware. If it\u2019s out of date, it can cause problems with your battery.<\/p>\n

    HOW TO UPDATE YOUR PC OPERATING SYSTEM:<\/h2>\n

    On the taskbar, click Start > Settings > Update & Security.<\/p>\n

    In the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates. If no updates are available, the menu will show \u201cYou\u2019re up to date\u201d. If updates are available, Windows will download and install them automatically.<\/p>\n

    STEPS TO UPDATE A MAC OPERATING SYSTEM:<\/h2>\n

    Open System Preferences, then select Software Update. Click to Update if an update is available now.<\/p>\n

    Use your laptop\u2019s built\u2011in battery saving tools<\/h3>\n

    Still have questions about how to extend your laptop battery life? You can use your laptop\u2019s built\u2011in tools to find out which apps and programs are using the most power and, if needed, adjust your settings.<\/p>\n

    CHECK BATTERY HEALTH AND SETTINGS IN WINDOWS<\/h4>\n

    PC users can open the Windows\u2122 performance management tool for detailed information about battery usage and to extend battery life by turning on features such as Battery saver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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