Windows 11 laptop users can finally rejoice thanks to Microsoft’s latest improvement: a much better battery status display. Up until now, you could only see a battery level indicator in the bottom ...

That was a quick way to display the battery percentage in the taskbar. By displaying the battery percentage, you will know how much power is left and plan your tasks accordingly. It would be easy for ...

Microsoft has just introduced a subtle change to how the battery level is shown in the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s a really useful change because it introduces color and percentage options. Battery ...

Microsoft is preparing changes to its laptop battery charge indicators, which should be coming to future versions of Windows 11 in the coming months. Many pundits note that the icons now resemble the ...

Microsoft is testing a new adaptive energy saver mode in Windows 11 for improved battery life. The new feature automatically enables or disables Windows 11's energy saver mode, based on system load ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. The traditional Windows 11 battery life indicator leaves a lot to be desired. It's very small and only provides a rough ...

Microsoft has released the KB5050103 update for Windows 11 to testers in the Dev channel, with new features expected in the upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2. First, the update replaces the static ...

When you’re using your Windows 11 laptop, you might notice that the battery life isn’t always as long as you’d like it to be. By tweaking some advanced power settings, you can significantly extend the ...

If you see a red x on the battery icon on your Windows 11/10 laptop, use the following suggestions. Before you proceed, I suggest you run Power Troubleshooter on your laptop. It is an automated tool ...

If your Windows 11 laptop shuts down without a low battery warning, check notification settings, enable low battery alerts in Power Options, apply energy recommendations, and assess battery health.