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Jan 07, 2015
As college students, almost every Aggie has a laptop; they are a great tool due to their mobility. However, they are less effective when they are constantly plugged into a power source. There are many myths and tips on how to maximize battery life and battery health in order to get the most of your device. The way you charge your battery can affect its ability to hold a charge in the long run. Some believe that you should let your computer drain and then charge it to 100 percent to keep the battery healthy. However, according to a Microsoft spokesperson, this might not be the best practice. “If you frequently drain a lithium-ion battery, and then recharge it, it can quickly lose its ability to hold a charge, which affects the accuracy of the battery meter … Lithium-ion batteries last longer if you charge them often, a little at a time, to maintain a minimum charge of about 40 percent capacity,”
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Jan 07, 2015
We've all been there. You're in a meeting, or on the road, or in a classroom, and you find, to your horror, that your laptop is nearly dead. Maybe you forgot your power adapter, maybe there isn't an available outlet. For whatever reason, your battery power is dwindling, and you still have stuff to get done. Hope is not lost, however. There are some things you can do to buy more time on that almost-dead battery so you can meet a deadline or respond to an important email before it's too late. Some of these techniques are for when you need to stretch your battery at that very moment, while others are preventative measures, best implemented before your battery life comes up short. There is some of overlap between the short- and long-term strategies we'll outline below, but even when the actions are the same, the reasons behind it may be different. Short-Term Battery-Stretching Strategies If you're in a tough spot right now, there are things you can do to extend
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Jan 07, 2015
There are several factors that contribute to an Apple MacBook Pro battery life and lifespan. These primarily revolve around the way you have it configured and your habits when using it. Following these steps should help you get the most from your laptop’s battery and optimize its performance. 1. Adjust Screen Brightness Perhaps the easiest way to extend your battery life is to set the brightness of your screen to the dimmest setting that’s still comfortable. According to Apple, “compared to any other setting on your computer, your screen brightness can have the greatest impact on battery life.” To adjust the brightness, simply tap F1 to make it dimmer and F2 to make it brighter until you find a setting that works for you. Remember that the dimmer it is, the longer your battery will last. 2. Utilize Energy Saver Energy Saver is a feature that allows you to control the length of time your MacBook Pro sits idle before it sleeps and whether
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Jan 07, 2015
It’s easier than you might think to give your laptop’s battery a longer life. Although I can’t help you transform older batteries that have already been through the mill, I can say that you will be able to stockpile power by performing a few simple housekeeping tasks on your laptop. It’s important to look after your laptop battery. Even though the latest Lithium Ion batteries can be recharged and discharged at will, we still find it’s worth putting them through a full charge cycle regularly. Should your battery be completely shot, it’s worth looking around for a replacement. Ebay is a good place to look, but make sure you get a new battery – you don’t want somebody else’s cast-offs. The tips here are mainly for Windows 7, but you can perform similar measures if you’re using an older version of Windows, too. How to save battery power Your battery power The amount of life left in your battery is shown by the icon in your Windows 7 notifications area, or your
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