Imagine doing business 30 years ago without a decent laptop. It’s a daunting thought, especially when you have an hour’s worth of work to do but only 30 minutes left on your laptop battery. Nightmare, right?

No one wants to be caught in the dreaded low battery limbo during a crucial meeting or presentation. But with a little know-how, you can extend your laptop battery’s lifespan and keep it running optimally for years to come.

Most laptops today use lithium-ion batteries, which have a finite number of charge cycles. A charge cycle equals a full discharge from 0% to 100%, and each cycle diminishes the battery’s capacity. The golden rule? Avoid full discharges whenever possible – don’t let the battery run out completely.

Dive into your laptop’s power settings to customize your battery preferences. Hibernation mode is your friend – it kicks in before your battery hits rock bottom. And don’t forget to activate Battery Saver mode, a godsend for preserving power when your battery is running low.

Close background apps and eliminate unnecessary power drains. Toggle off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when they’re not in use and dim your screen brightness to conserve energy.

Contrary to popular belief, keeping your laptop plugged in won’t harm your battery – modern devices are smarter than you think. Just steer clear of extreme temperatures and try not to let your battery dip below 20% if you can help it.

When storing your laptop for an extended period, put it away with around 50% charge. And if you’re ever in doubt, some battery apps offer real-time insights into your battery’s health.

Lastly, stay on top of software updates. New patches and upgrades can optimize performance and minimize energy consumption, giving your battery a new lease on life.

We help businesses get the most from their devices for as long as possible. If we can do the same for you, get in touch.