Tag: Battery Life

Tech Tip – Use Windows Security to Check Device Performance and Health

Posted on by Paul Stradling

Windows Security provides a comprehensive overview of your device’s health and security, including storage capacity, battery life, and apps and software that may affect your device’s performance. Here’s how to use it:

– Go to Settings > Privacy & Security (Update & Security in Windows 10) > Windows Security.

– Click on Device performance & health.

– Here, you can view a report detailing any issues with storage capacity, apps, battery life, and software that might impact system performance. If any issues are detected, Windows provides recommendations for resolving them.

Tech Tip – Optimise Power Plans For Your Battery Life

Posted on by Paul Stradling

Windows allows users to customise or switch between different power plans based on their current needs, balancing performance with energy consumption. This is especially useful for laptop users who may need to maximise battery life or require full performance during intensive tasks. Here’s how works:

– Right-click on the battery icon in the taskbar and select Power Options, or search for “Edit Power Plan” in the Start menu.

– Here, you can switch between pre-defined plans such as Balanced, Power saver, or High performance.

– Customise these plans or create your own by modifying settings like screen brightness, sleep timers, and processor power management.