Many more people are now using a laptop instead of a
desktop computer. This
is mainly because they are so portable. Laptops are now much faster than
before also. One problem some people have with their laptops is the
battery going down too quickly. Below are some tips that you can follow
to make the battery on your laptop last longer.
Adjust Power Settings
Decreasing the brightness of your screen is a very simple thing that you can do to save the battery. The brighter your screen is the more battery power it will use. You can also change the sleep/standby/hibernation settings on your laptop. Set it to go to sleep much quicker if you are finished using it for the day to save even more battery power. You can set it starting at one minute to never.
Wireless
When using Wi-Fi you will use even more
battery power. If you don’t need Wi-Fi turned on, turn it off. You can
do this by removing the Wi-Fi card. You can also change the settings to
Off mode or switch your laptop to airplane mode.
Remove External Devices
External devices, such as a wireless
mouse, USB card or memory card, will use more battery power. They will
use your laptop’s battery power just by simply being plugged in.
Run One Application
When you have multiple applications open
on yoru laptop it will use much more battery power. When you are
finished with an application close it down before you open another.
Keep Your Laptop Clean
If you have had your laptop for any
length of time it could be dusty and dirty. Dust can very easily build
up on the battery connection. This can easily reduce the power that is
going to your laptop. Clean the battery connection using a cotton ball
and rubbing alcohol every few months.
Add Memory
If your laptop is low on memory, adding
more can help save your battery power. It will also help your laptop to
run much faster. When you have more memory, programs will run using the
memory instead of the hard drive.
A laptop battery should probably be
replaced every few years. The typical price for a good laptop battery is
around $75. Following the tips above can help your battery last much
longer and save you some money also. This will also ensure that your
laptop is always up and running for you.
