Battery Drain - How to Stop it!

Despite big advancements in technology, battery drain is an ongoing problem. Here are some ways to extend the life of your batteries:

POWER MANAGEMENT

• Use the power management settings on your computer that comes built in.
• Switch off the wireless card if you do not plan to access your network or internet connection
• Disable Bluetooth if you don't use it.
• Shut down or hibernate the laptop if you plan on not using it for awhile.
• Turn off unused ports such as VGA, Ethernet, PMCIA and USB.

DISPLAY

• Reduce the LCD's brightness level when in well-lit areas.
• Turn down the screen resolution.
• If your laptop has an OLED based display, avoid displaying white images. OLED screens consume a lot less power displaying blank. 

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Avoid extreme temperatures. Batteries will die faster at extreme temperatures. Try to charge and use the battery at room temperatures.
• Use a cooling pad when using a notebook computer on your lap. 
• Avoid propping your laptop on a pillow, blanket or other soft surface that can heat up.

What is the worst power mode for battery drain?

• Sleep mode doesn't use too much power and is useful if you want to stop working for a short period of time.
• When your computer is in hibernate mode, it uses zero power. 
• Connected standby can be more of a drain on your battery than "sleep" or "hibernate" as applications are still running and updating. 

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