How to Turn Battery Saver On or Off on Your Windows Laptop

Battery running low? Windows laptops come with a built-in Battery Saver mode that can stretch out your power when you need it most. Here’s what it does and exactly how to turn it on or off, step by step.

What Does Battery Saver Do?

Battery Saver reduces your laptop’s power usage by:

• Lowering screen brightness
• Limiting background activity and push notifications
• Pausing some background apps

This helps extend your battery life, especially when you’re unplugged and on the move.

How to Turn Battery Saver On or Off

Option 1: Quick Toggle from the Taskbar

1. Click the battery icon on the bottom-right corner of your screen.
2. You’ll see a slider or button labeled “Battery Saver.”
3. Click to turn Battery Saver on or off as needed.

Option 2: Use Windows Settings

1. Open Settings (press Windows + I).
2. Click System > Power & battery (on some versions, it’s just “Battery”).
3. Scroll down to the Battery saver section.
4. To turn it on, click “Turn on now.”
5. To turn it off, click “Turn off now” (if available).

Set Battery Saver to Turn On Automatically

You can have Windows do the work for you:

1. In the Battery saver settings, find the option Turn battery saver on automatically at.
2. Use the dropdown to set the percentage (e.g., 20%). Battery Saver will activate whenever you drop below that.

Bonus: Tips to Make Your Battery Last Even Longer

• Lower your screen brightness manually
• Close apps you’re not using
• Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth if you don’t need them
• Plug in when possible for best performance

In short: Battery Saver is simple to use and can buy you precious extra time when you need it. Know where the setting is, and you’re in control.

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Mark Vincent

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