To configure power settings on a computer or laptop to save
battery life, follow these steps for both Windows and macOS
systems:
battery life, follow these steps for both Windows and macOS
systems:
For Windows:
- Open
Power Settings: - Click
on the Start menu and search for Power Options. - Alternatively,
go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power
Options. - Select
a Power Plan: - Choose
a power plan designed for battery saving, such as: - Power
Saver (default power-saving mode). - Balanced
(moderate performance and battery use). - High
Performance (for maximum performance, consumes more power). - Customize
Power Settings: - Click
on Change plan settings next to the selected plan. - Adjust
settings like: - Turn
off display (e.g., after 5 minutes of inactivity). - Put
computer to sleep (e.g., after 10 minutes). - Display
brightness (lower brightness to save power). - Additional
Settings: - Adjust
advanced power settings: - Right-click
Start and select Device Manager to check for hardware
power settings. - Disable
unused devices like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or external peripherals. - Enable
Battery Saver Mode: - In
Windows 10 and 11, you can enable Battery Saver mode: - Click
on the Battery icon in the system tray > Battery saver
mode (automatically reduces background activity and limits
notifications).
For macOS:
- Open
Energy Saver Settings: - Click
on Apple Menu > System Preferences > Energy Saver. - Adjust
Energy Saver Settings: - Set
Turn Display Off (e.g., after 5 minutes of inactivity). - Adjust
Sleep settings (e.g., put computer to sleep after 15 minutes). - Optimize
Battery Life: - Lower
screen brightness. - Disable
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other non-essential services when not
in use. - Use
Power Adapter Settings: - Use
different power settings when the MacBook is plugged in versus on battery
power (e.g., lower performance on battery). - Enable
Low Power Mode: - macOS
has a Low Power Mode that can be turned on: - Go
to System Preferences > Battery > Turn On Low
Power Mode.
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