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How can I get Win11 to protect my battery properly (on Surface Latop v7)
Hello
How can I get Windows 11 (Home) to protect my battery properly?
i.e. Normally it should only charge to 80% when plugged in, and when it gets below 20% (30%?) give me a warning and then soon after put my latop into sleep mode.
AND allow me to override these settings when I am travelling.
SmartCharging does not appear to be enabled in the Surface App (which seems broadly useless).
e.g. Is the "Battery Limiter" app any good?
Note: I don't want to pay for this. I want a free or freemium app. I don't mind adverts.
Fwiw, I do find it utterly ridiculous that I can't already do this - particularly as there is no easy way to replace the battery in my Microsoft Surface Laptop (v7 - 15in.)
Any thoughts?
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- To optimize the battery life of your Windows device, update your system regularly, adjust the power mode, manage background apps, reduce screen brightness, and make sure drivers are up-to-date. Dramatically improve battery life with these simple settings.
- If you want to override settings while traveling, set reminders to disable or adjust warnings temporarily when you need the extra power. Some apps allow temporary overrides, but you should be cautious of the settings.
