Part 2: Tips to get more out of your Laptop battery

This is the continuation of my battery saving tips for Laptop users, Read part 1 here

vi. The brightness of the screen of your Laptop is a major battery killer. Which implies that turning the brightness down can make a huge difference to the amount of power the display consumes.

If you use a Laptop/Tablet that automatically adjusts the screen brightness to suit ambient lighting conditions, most producers ideas of correct brightness are often overly bright, especially when you are using your device indoors. Its better to neglect screensaver, just get your Laptop/Tablet to sleep when it is idle instead of using power to display random pictures.

vii. If your connected USB devices does not have its own charger that implies its bus powered, so its getting its power from your gadget. Its better to unplug anything you do not need right now. Note that devices do not need to be in use to draw power. This is apparent with older USB Wi-Fi adapters, which can draw a surprising amount of power. Recent adapters 801.11n and 802.11ac are more energy efficient, but they will still draw power if they are connected to your device.

viii. The more functions on your Laptop, the more power it will need to do it, so it is better to have less of a load put on your system. Do not just close apparent apps – ensure to use Windows System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG) or Mac's Activity Monitor to spot and stop any task hungry services and/or apps that are running. 

ix. Treat your laptop or tablet well, do not leave it locked in a car on a hot day. Heat and cold both adversely affects our battery lifespan, so do not store your Laptop/Tablet in too hot or too cold conditions. You do not want to use them in extremely hot or cold conditions either, because that can have disastrous effects on your device's performance and battery use. If the temperature's of your environment is uncomfortable for you it's not doing your battery any favours either.

Have you tried these tips and noticed any improvement, please share with us by leaving a comment.