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 ...

ZDNET's key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11.This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more.If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can ...

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If you use an OLED laptop and often worry about battery drain, a few simple setting changes can help extend daily usage time.

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

If your laptop battery isn't charging, first make sure there is no problem with your power adapter and cable. On a modern laptop that charges via USB-C, make sure you're using the right USB-C port.

Ben Smith is a writer based in Los Angeles, California who has been covering consumer tech for at least five years. He's written thousands of articles for various sites about laptops, tablets, and ...

If your laptop battery shows 100% but dies when unplugged, the issue might be with the charger. There is a possibility that the charger you are using is not providing sufficient power to your laptop ...

Use the following fixes if your Windows laptop battery is not charging after a Windows Update. Roll Back your battery driver Update or reinstall your battery driver Recalibrate your battery Perform a ...

Rita Baker wants to preserve her laptop’s battery. Should she remove it before running the computer on AC power? Doing so is probably the best practice, but it’s a hassle that most people, including ...

We've all been there before: You're out with your laptop, engrossed in your work, when your laptop gives you the ever-dreaded battery warning. If you'd rather your laptop warn you a little sooner, you ...