ZDNET's key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11.This report provides details on capacity, ...

QUESTION: What can I do with a Windows laptop with a battery that won’t last very long? ANSWER: Battery life is a common frustration with all portable devices and how you use your laptop can make a ...

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On the heels of a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall, Sony executives apologized Tuesday for problems with the company'slaptop batteries, acknowledging that the troubles had caused worries ...

If your Windows 11 laptop shuts down without a low battery warning, check notification settings, enable low battery alerts in Power Options, apply energy recommendations, and assess battery health.

The first step is to perform a hard reset on your laptop. Follow these steps: Turn off your laptop. Remove peripherals and disconnect the charger. Remove its battery. Leave this step if your laptop ...

Users of the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 have increasingly reported issues with rapid battery drain, which can be particularly frustrating given the device's promise of long battery life. Here are some ...

Best performance uses up the battery fastest, while best power efficiency conserves energy. Enable dark mode, adjust screen brightness, and set limits to save power. Change your settings to conserve ...

You don't have to sacrifice on performance when your laptop runs on battery power. Use these tweaks to save power without limiting performance.

A computer that refuses to start is one of the most frustrating technical problems, whether it's a desktop PC or a laptop. This issue can arise from simple power interruptions, loose connections, or ...