Disable Bluetooth and WiFi if you do not use them

A laptop that is not connected to the Internet consumes less power. This should be true, but only provided that the WiFi connection is disabled! Otherwise, to determine nearby wifi networks, the computer will perform a permanent scan. And it's the same for the Bluetooth connection, which is also a very big energy consumer!

It is therefore recommended to disable them, if you do not use these features, via the wireless network icon located at the bottom right of the taskbar, not far from the time icon, or via the Windows Mobility Center. And, if necessary, you can reactivate everything in one click!

Turn down the brightness of the screen

The more your laptop screen is brightly lit, the more energy it will consume! By simply decreasing the brightness of your screen, you can save considerably the energy of your battery. Of course, you cannot do it if you are using your laptop in the dark. But when it is bright daylight, reducing the brightness of two or three levels will extend the autonomy of the computer.

Disconnect USB accessories

Did you know that a simple USB key can also significantly reduce the autonomy of your computer? If you leave a USB device connected for hours on a battery-powered laptop, although the power consumption of these accessories is relatively low, you will drain the battery energy faster. It is therefore recommended to swap your USB mouse against the touchpad of your laptop and not to leave a USB stick unnecessarily connected.

Let the battery work periodically

The fact that nowadays laptops use batteries known to have a longer life, does not mean that we should not make efforts to extend their efficiency! Because a battery may also weaken for lack of use, especially if you are always working with a computer connected to the mains.

The battery must therefore work, to make it "more efficient". And to always offer a precise estimate of its autonomy, perform a complete cycle of unloading / loading every month. Therefore, from time to time, even at home, do not hesitate to use your computer and wait until it is almost completely discharged before plugging it back into the mains.

If you follow all our advice, during your travels, your battery will be more effective!