Battery Tips & Guides
Practical advice for getting more out of your laptop battery.
Battery Cycle Count: What It Is and When to Worry
Your laptop counts charge cycles. Here is what the number means, where to find it, and when it actually matters.
How to Set Custom Battery Alerts on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Your laptop decides when to warn you about the battery, and it never tells you when charging is done. Here is how to set your own alerts on any OS.
The 80% Rule: How to Make Your Laptop Battery Last Years Longer
Charging to 100% every day wears your battery down. The 80% rule is the simplest fix. Here is why it works and how I keep track of it.