I used Microsoft's free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC - and got helpful results ...

Nothing lasts forever, including the batteries that power our favorite electronic devices. The good news is that Windows laptops have a battery report feature that breaks down whether your battery is ...

Power outages happen all the time. Some last two seconds, some two hours. Either way, a battery-backup system will keep your gear safe and let you save your work. Rick Broida is the author of numerous ...

Your laptop is an invaluable tool for business, enabling you to take work with you wherever you go. The battery, however, is more of a depreciating asset. With enough use, you will eventually have to ...

If your laptop’s battery doesn't last nearly as long as it first did out of the box, then it might be time to replace it. The lithium-ion batteries used to power most laptops degrade over time with an ...

My power problem didn't require a new battery; a software change made everything more efficient.

Keeping your laptop plugged in constantly is generally safe due to modern safeguards, but it can subtly accelerate battery aging. Experts advise avoiding prolonged 100% charge and heat, which stress ...

If you are using a Windows laptop and you want to know how long you can continue to use your computer on battery backup, before you have to charge it, you can edit ...