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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.

How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging

How to check your iPhone’s battery health, peak performance & optimized charging

Codrut Neagu
11.02.2025

Did you know that your iPhone automatically manages its performance to prevent unexpected shutdowns? This system is known as Peak Performance Capability, and it first made headlines back in late 2017, when it sparked controversy among users and tech experts.

Microsoft Edge Efficiency mode: What does it do & How to turn it On or Off

Microsoft Edge Efficiency mode: What does it do & How to turn it On or Off

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
08.01.2025

One of the reasons why Microsoft Edge does a good job at being friendly with your laptop’s battery life is a feature named Efficiency mode. This mode is built into Microsoft Edge and turned on by default, starting with version

Energy saver in Windows 11: What does it do? How to turn it On & Off

Energy saver in Windows 11: What does it do? How to turn it On & Off

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
05.11.2024

Windows 11 used to have a Battery saver, and it still does, even though you may no longer find it. That’s because, starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, Battery Saver has turned into Energy saver. While the name of this

Power saving on Samsung Galaxy: turn it on, turn it off & change how it works

Power saving on Samsung Galaxy: turn it on, turn it off & change how it works

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.10.2024

While Samsung makes many great phones and tablets, some of their devices have less than ideal battery life. This was the case with the Samsung Galaxy S22 I used back in 2022. Some of the people I know also complained

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

Codrut Neagu
18.10.2024

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

How to enable or turn off battery saver in Windows 10

How to enable or turn off battery saver in Windows 10

Codrut Neagu
14.10.2024

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

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

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

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
10.10.2024

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

How to enable or turn off Airplane mode in Windows

How to enable or turn off Airplane mode in Windows

Codrut Neagu
29.08.2024

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

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

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

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
09.05.2024

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.

How to turn off an Android phone

How to turn off an Android phone

Codrut Neagu
17.04.2024

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

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)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.02.2024

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

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

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

Codrut Neagu
09.02.2024

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

How to restart a Windows 10 computer

How to restart a Windows 10 computer

Codrut Neagu
01.02.2024

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

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

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

Codrut Neagu
25.01.2024

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

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

Codrut Neagu
04.01.2024

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

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

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

Codrut Neagu
20.05.2022

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

How to protect your smartphone’s battery

How to protect your smartphone’s battery

Tudor Dan
05.05.2022

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

How to tell if your smartphone's battery is dying

How to tell if your smartphone's battery is dying

Tudor Dan
28.04.2022

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.

Can I carry power banks while traveling by plane?

Can I carry power banks while traveling by plane?

Codrut Neagu
21.03.2022

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

How to show the battery percentage on Android smartphones

How to show the battery percentage on Android smartphones

Tudor Dan
21.02.2022

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