How to improve battery time on notebooks and netbooks

How to improve battery time on notebooks and netbooks in just a few simple steps, so that you can stay mobile and flexible for longer.


Dear Reader,
A notebook or netbook gives many of you the independence that has become a necessity in life: You can work outside of the office, watch a DVD on the plane, send e-mails to friends from the coffee shop; but the limited battery time often cuts the fun short, even though manufacturers promise the batteries will last much longer. In this newsletter, we show you how to noticeably extend the battery life of your laptop, resolve incorrect PC settings and teach Windows how to save energy.



Tips for keeping your laptop in peak condition!


The following general application tips help gain you valuable time, whether it's for working on the move or enjoying your time off. Quick changes for long-lasting battery operation:



Reduce your Screen Brightness

Your laptop screen eats up power relentlessly. Dim the brightness of your screen using the function keys on your notebook to greatly reduce battery consumption.



Remove or Turn Off Unnecessary Devices

Unplug USB sticks or external drives from your notebook in order to extend your battery life, and only turn on energy-zapping devices such as WiFi receivers, network connections, webcams, and DVD drives when you actually need them. At other times, we recommend that you turn them off using the function keys, the Windows device manager, or special energy-saving programs.

Use "Max Battery" Mode

Reduce your computer's power consumption by clicking on the little battery icon on the task bar and then selecting "Max Battery" mode. Although this does slighly reduce processor and graphics performance, your battery will last significantly longer.



Unnecessary background programs and the stylish glass-look interface on Vista® and Windows 7® suck the battery dry.  The Turbo Mode option in our optimisation software not only switches off unnecessary ballast, but also deactivates battery-draining Windows functions such as defragmentation, Windows indexing and searching for Windows updates. You can activate Turbo Mode simply by clicking once on the TuneUp Utilities start page.



Summary:
Some of these settings you can find under Control panel

Power Options

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Once you open Power Options You can select the one that Fits your system Best.

If being on a battery or if your pluged in.

Also See TweakNow video on youtube for more Tips on how to keep your system running smooth.

Click HERE to see the video on how to install and use it.

(*Individual results vary based on models and configuration)