Computer manufacturer HP says laptop batteries usually last from two to four years, meaning roughly about 1,000 recharges. Beyond this threshold, there is a good chance that the battery will start ...

Some laptops include vendor-specific battery tools — Lenovo Vantage, Dell Power Manager, HP Support Assistant, etc. — which may have extra options to extend battery lifespan or improve ...

Checking the battery health may mean the difference between forking out hundreds on a brand-new device, or just spending less than $100 on a battery to refresh your laptop. While checking the ...

Some laptops include vendor-specific battery tools—Lenovo Vantage, Dell Power Manager, HP Support Assistant, etc. —which may have extra options to extend battery lifespan or improve charging ...

HP's new PCFax protocol brings Carfax-style transparency to used laptops, logging repairs and usage to boost buyer trust and ...

You can check this in Windows 10 and 11 by running a battery report and checking Battery Health for Mac laptops. Charger issues.

Your laptop’s battery life will always decrease over time. That’s just how Lithium-ion batteries work — their health declines with age. To keep your Windows laptop ready for long workdays ...

According to Microsoft, keeping a laptop plugged in at a 100 percent charge isn’t recommended when it comes to long-term battery health, so it suggests that users try and avoid full charges and ...

If your Windows 11 laptop shuts down without a low battery warning, check notification settings, enable low battery alerts in Power Options, apply energy recommendations, and assess battery health ...

If your laptop is a few years old and heating up more frequently, it could be a sign that the battery is nearing the end of its life span. You can check this in Windows 10 and 11 by running a ...