• On an Android phone, go toInstitutions|Maintenance of batteries and devices|Bacteria|Power status. You will notice that the phone will tell you how much time you have left on your current chargeBacteriaand if you tap More battery settings you will be given the option to choose oneAdaptive batteryoption that can extend battery life based on your usage patterns.
• On an iPhone, locate the toggle switch belowInstitutions|Bacteria|Low power supply.Clicking the green switch will immediately put your phone into power saving mode.
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• On a Mac running macOS 13, also calledVentura, Click onAppellogo |System settings|Bacteriain the left column, also called rail. Click on the box next to itLow power supplyto specify whether to enable this mode when the computer is activeBattery only,Only on power adapter,Never, ofAlways. In this mode, your Mac reduces power consumption to extend battery life and run more quietly.
•On a Windows PC, ClickBegin ⊞bottom of your screen |Institutions⚙|System|Power and battery|Power status. The Start Menu is located in the bottom left corner of Windows 10, but more towards the bottom center if that is the caseupgraded to Windows 11.
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4. Beware of power-hungry apps
Whatever device you have, your battery will drain faster if you use it for tasks that require more system resources, such as watching videos or playing multiplayer games. So it's a good idea to make sure whatever you're using is properly charged or connected to a power source.
Other apps that require a lot of computing power and therefore battery power are programs that display images in 3D, productivity software such as Adobe Photoshop and Apple iMovie, and advanced games. Less stressful tasks include writing notes or surfing the Internet.
Animated wallpaper, also called live or dynamicwallpaper, looks goodbut requires power for the animation. Don't use it, or at least look for battery-friendly versions.
Peripherals,devices that connect to your computer, such as external microphones, monitors, andextra webcams, draw power from your laptop when it is connected to a USB port on your computer. Use only what is necessary.
Multitasking,such as while listening to musicread an e-book, can also contribute to faster battery discharge. So close an app when you're done using it.
You can check this on a Windows computerWork list—To steer,MovementInEscapethe keys are pressed simultaneously - to find out which programs consume the most power. On a Mac you use Activity Monitor, found inFinder|Applications|Utilities|Activity Monitor. You can then choose which apps you should not have open at the moment.
5. Lock your phone
Always lock your smartphone when you are not using it. Many have a button on the right side.
You can still receive calls and texts, but you won't accidentally turn on the phone when it's in your pocket or bag by pressing a button or on the screen. This also prevents embarrassing pocket watch dials.
6. Update your operating system
Be sure to download and install all operating system updates on all your devices as they become available. Manufacturers are constantly testing new ways to improve power management and fix software bugs that can also affect battery performance.
Check if your device isset to do this automatically. It is the best.
• On an Android phone, and as a reminder that steps vary by model, go toInstitutions|System update|Download and install. You can see one tooCheck for installationknob. Placing your finger on Download and Install will check your phone for any updates. The possibility toLast modificationon the same screen as Download and Install tells you not only when your last update was installed, but also what's new. Most system updates and security upgrades already happen automatically.
• On an iPhone, go toInstitutions|General|Software-update|Automatic updatesto ensure that the switches are toiOS-updates downloadenInInstalleer iOS-updatesare illuminated and green. You can also enable a switch to automatic installationSecurity answers and system files.
•On a Mac with Ventura, Click onAppellogo |System settings|General|Software-updateand selectAutomatic updates. For more detailed checking, clicksurroundedto activate contacts forcheck for updates,Download new updates as they become available, iinstall macOS updates,Install application updates from the App Store, InInstall security answers and system files.
•On a Mac with Ventura, Click onApple-logo|System settings|General|Software-update.
• On a Windows PC, typupdatesin the search field - ormagnifying glass🔎 – at the bottom of the screen and click Nextcheck for updates. Most update automatically but let you inAdvanced settingsto pause updates if necessary until a date of your choosing.
