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1. Adjust screen brightness to a suitable level
- Right-click on the battery icon in the corner of the screen, select More power options
- Increase or decrease brightness by dragging the Screen brightness slider
2. Disable unnecessary startup apps to make the system boot faster.
- Click on the Start button, type run into the Search program and files box, press Enter. The Run window will appear, type msconfig and press Enter.
- In the System Configuration window, navigate to the Startup tab and disable unnecessary startup apps by unchecking them, then click OK and restart the computer.
3. Remove unnecessary peripherals from your computer such as: USB drives, external hard drives, cooling pads, mice, etc.
4. Limit the use of CD, DVD drives.
5. Lowering screen resolution consumes less power than higher resolution:
- Right-click on the Desktop, select Screen Resolution.
- In the window that appears, you can change the resolution in the Resolution box.
6. Turn off wifi when not in use.
7. Place your laptop in a well-ventilated, cool area to minimize fan activity.
8. Disable Aero function in Windows 7
- Right-click on the Desktop, select Personalize.
- In the window that appears, choose Window Color Sky.
- Uncheck the box next to Enable transparency.
9. Regularly prevent hard drive fragmentation
- Click on the Start button, type disk defragmenter into the search programs and files box, then press Enter.
- The Disk Defragmenter program will appear, select Configure schedule.
Choose your desired date, time, frequency, select your preferred disk drive, and hit OK.
Implementing these methods ensures your laptop battery lasts longer. Now, go ahead and use your laptop, the battery consumption rate has been significantly reduced. Additionally, adjusting the screen brightness for Windows 7, 8, or 10 laptops is an easy way to extend battery life.
Furthermore, if you're using a Windows 10 laptop and have a USB plugged in but not in use, disable USB selective suspend to maximize your laptop's battery life. Here's how to disable USB selective suspend on Windows 10.
