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How to save power on your laptop with Windows. How to increase the autonomy of your Android smartphone or iPhone. How to charge your devices.

tutorial How to use the Windows 10 power slider to save battery or increase performance

How to use the Windows 10 power slider to save battery or increase performance

If you’re using a laptop, tablet, or 2-in-1 device, it’s likely you want to get the most out of its battery, but still have enough performance to handle whatever you’re doing. Fortunately, Windows 10 has a feature especially made for that, called the power slider. It’s found in the taskbar’s battery settings, and it lets you quickly switch between different power modes, depending on
tutorial How to enable or turn off battery saver in Windows 10

How to enable or turn off battery saver in Windows 10

The battery saver in Windows 10 is a feature designed to help you get the most out of your laptop or tablet’s battery life. It’s especially useful when your device is running low on power, and you don’t have access to a charger or power outlet. By limiting certain background activities and adjusting settings, battery saver helps extend your laptop’s remaining battery life, giving
tutorial What is Battery Saver? Turn it on or off on Android devices

What is Battery Saver? Turn it on or off on Android devices

All Android smartphones and tablets have a battery-saving feature that you can activate manually or automatically to give you a little more time until the battery discharges completely. Google names it Battery Saver, but it may have different names (Power Saving, Power Saving Mode, etc.), depending on the device you’re using, its Android version, and manufacturer. If you want to save energy on your
tutorial How to enable or turn off Airplane mode in Windows

How to enable or turn off Airplane mode in Windows

If you’re a frequent flier, you know how important it is to stay connected and productive, or simply entertained, while you’re on the go. Just like smartphones, Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a feature called Airplane mode. This mode allows you to safely use your laptop or tablet during flights by temporarily disabling all wireless communications, like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, which are restricted
tutorial How to turn on or turn off Battery protection on Samsung Galaxy

How to turn on or turn off Battery protection on Samsung Galaxy

Samsung has added several new Galaxy AI features in its One UI 6.1 firmware update. One of the novelties is Battery protection, a feature inspired by Google's Adaptive Charging, which was introduced in 2020 with Android 11 on Pixel smartphones. Battery protection is a useful feature that provides a smarter way of charging your Samsung Galaxy smartphone, reducing strain on the battery and increasing
tutorial How to turn off an Android phone

How to turn off an Android phone

Do you need to shut down your Android phone but aren’t sure how to do it? Rest easy: whether you have a Samsung Galaxy or another Android device, turning it off is a simple process as long as you know how. In this tutorial, I’ll show you three different methods to switch off your Android phone, including the steps required if the power button
tutorial Fix your Android’s power button so it turns off your phone (including Samsung Galaxy)

Fix your Android’s power button so it turns off your phone (including Samsung Galaxy)

Turning your phone off used to be as simple as pressing and holding the Power button and choosing Power Off. Unfortunately, most smartphone manufacturers have decided to copy the iPhone, and on many Android smartphones, this action turns on Google Assistant. Similarly, on Samsung Galaxy phones, it opens Bixby. If you want to turn off Google Assistant so that it doesn’t show up when
tutorial How to change what the power button does on a Windows PC

How to change what the power button does on a Windows PC

A well-known way to turn off a Windows computer or laptop is to press the physical power button on the device rather than using the Shut down option in the Start Menu. If you like the idea of using the hardware buttons on your PC to do things, the good news is you can change the power button settings to perform other tasks than
tutorial How to restart a Windows 10 computer

How to restart a Windows 10 computer

Sometimes, you need to restart your Windows 10 laptop or desktop PC simply to give it a fresh new start. Some other times, you may have to reboot because you just installed a new app or driver, or maybe because Windows 10 updated itself. Whatever the reason, there are plenty of ways to restart Windows 10, and they’re all quite simple. I have a
tutorial How to shut down a Windows 10 laptop, tablet or desktop PC

How to shut down a Windows 10 laptop, tablet or desktop PC

When you finish working on your Windows 10 computer, you will probably want to turn it off. Windows 10 gives you a lot of choices for how to do that. While this isn’t hard at all, it’s good to know the different ways you can shut down your Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC, or tablet. Here are nine methods that you to use to
tutorial How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

Wondering how to view the battery percentage on your new iPhone? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone and can’t find the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll tell you how to make the battery percentage always show on your iPhone’s status bar, as well as how to check this information in other various places of
article Fast charging standards: How many are there? How are they different?

Fast charging standards: How many are there? How are they different?

Many smartphones offer support for fast charging technologies. By using them, our smartphones can charge a lot quicker than older smartphones could. That can only be a good thing considering how fast modern processors have become and how much energy our smartphones need. Unfortunately, there are a lot of different fast-charging standards used by hardware manufacturers, and while some are compatible with others, some
tutorial How to protect your smartphone’s battery

How to protect your smartphone’s battery

If you recently bought an expensive Android flagship or the newest iPhone, you naturally want to take care of it as much as possible. You buy a screen protector, a case, and you try not to drop it. But what about protecting its battery so that it lasts longer? Charging the smartphone correctly can make the difference between replacing the battery after a year
article How to tell if your smartphone's battery is dying

How to tell if your smartphone's battery is dying

If you are reading this article, it’s probably because your smartphone is acting up or you’re worried that its battery is nearing the end of its life. And you have good reason to worry about the longevity of smartphone batteries. No matter how well you treat your mobile device, eventually, the battery will lose its capacity to hold a charge and your smartphone or
article Can I carry power banks while traveling by plane?

Can I carry power banks while traveling by plane?

If you’re planning a vacation, a business meeting abroad, or just a short weekend trip, you’ll probably want to get some of your electronic devices with you. Things like a laptop, a camera, your smartphone, and maybe, just maybe, a power bank or two. But did you know that some airline companies don’t allow you to take some types of devices and electronics with
tutorial How to show the battery percentage on Android smartphones

How to show the battery percentage on Android smartphones

If, like us, you check the battery level on your Android smartphone very often, displaying the battery percentage on the home screen and the lock screen is a must. Luckily, the steps involved to always display the remaining battery life are not complicated. This tutorial illustrates how to turn on battery percentage on Android smartphones and tablets, including Samsung Galaxy devices: NOTE: This
tutorial How to shut down Windows 11 (9 ways)

How to shut down Windows 11 (9 ways)

Are you wondering how to shut down Windows 11? Whether you just finished work, school, or a raid with your guild, turning off your device can help with its longevity. Furthermore, when you shut down Windows 11 regularly, you should also notice the difference in your electricity bills. Read this guide to find out how to turn off a laptop, computer, or tablet with