Workshop
Prolong laptop battery with Windows 11 Energy Saver
What you need: Windows 11 (24H2)
Time required: 20 minutes
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f your laptop battery isn’t lasting as long as it should or you’re worried that your desktop PC is using more power than you’d like, Windows 11’s improved Energy Saver feature might help. It’s only available on the latest version of the operating system (24H2), replacing the old Battery Saver tool. Energy Saver lets you control how background processes work, reduce your screen’s brightness and set what programs can and can’t do when you’re not using them. Here, we’ll explain how you can use it to get the right balance between performance and energyusage. We’ll also explore Windows’ other energy-saving options.