Question: How Do I Get More Laptop Battery Life?
Laptop batteries are notorious for running out of juice in a hurry -- often, when you're right in the middle of an important task. What can you do about it?
Answer:
To get more laptop battery life from your Windows 7 computer, first check the battery meter on the right side of the taskbar. Click the icon, and a popup shows two options under "Select a power plan":
- Balanced
- Power saver
If your computer is unplugged, click the Power saver button, and your computer will configure itself to squeeze maximum life out of the laptop battery. If your laptop is plugged in, choose Balanced, and you'll get better performance. A step-by-step tutorial is available as well.
Just remember to perform this step each time you plug in, and unplug, your laptop. You'll get more out of each session.