In this guide, we'll show you the steps to configure the Windows 11 power settings to increase battery life on your laptop or keep the power usage low when using a desktop computer.

On Windows 11, you can adjust the power settings to optimize the device for performance or battery life, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this configuration.

This ability isn’t new to Windows, as you can change a laptop’s power settings when it’s on battery power or plugged in, in ...

The company does mention one caveat, though, which is that the power savings Windows 11 users benefit from will vary. They’ll depend on the power plan chosen in the OS, and whether your laptop is ...

Use the Battery Saver option for maximum power savings. Windows 11 includes a Battery Saver option (beginning with version 24H2, this feature is called Energy Saver) that instantly turns off ...

Windows 11 Build 27686 adds the new settings to the power menu, with drop-down boxes for both plugged-in and on-battery settings—allowing you to choose from options like Best Performance ...

Microsoft is working on several power-related improvements for Windows 11. The OS is getting new Power Mode settings and a bunch of optimizations to improve energy efficiency and battery life.

Previously, you could only choose one power mode that applied to all states. While Windows did automatically adjust some power settings depending on whether the device was plugged in or on battery ...

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update brings important improvements designed to boost battery life and give users more control over power settings. The new Build 27686 version introduces ...

Windows 11 laptop users can finally rejoice thanks to Microsoft’s latest improvement: a much better battery status display. ... and you had to right-click to open the power and sleep settings.