Question 1

Is Battery Notifier completely free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Battery Notifier is 100% free and open source under the MIT license. There are no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no account required.

Question 2

Does Battery Notifier work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Battery Notifier is fully compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11, including Windows 11's Efficiency Mode.

Question 3

Does Battery Notifier work on macOS or Linux?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Battery Notifier is available for both Windows and macOS. Linux support is currently in development.

Question 4

How do I get notified when my battery is full?

Accepted Answer

Open Settings, enable 'Full Battery' notifications, and set your threshold. Battery Notifier will alert you when your battery reaches that level.

Question 5

Does Battery Notifier collect any personal data?

Accepted Answer

No. Zero telemetry, no network calls, no account required. Runs entirely offline. Settings are encrypted at rest. Full source code is on GitHub.

Question 6

Can Battery Notifier help prevent battery overcharging?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set a full battery notification at 80-90% and unplug before reaching 100%. This helps extend your laptop battery's overall lifespan.

Question 7

Is Battery Notifier better than Windows built-in battery alerts?

Accepted Answer

Windows only provides a basic low battery warning at a fixed percentage. Battery Notifier adds customizable thresholds, full charge alerts, time estimates, custom sounds, themes, Focus Mode support, and a better system tray interface.

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