Summary
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Windows laptops are infamous for their poor battery life, though using these settings can extend usage time greatly
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Disabling the dedicated GPU will extend battery life considerably, as well as enabling integrated GPU mode when it is available
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Disabling services such as Windows Search Indexer, Connected User Experiences and Telemetry, or the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) will free up system resources and increase battery life
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Changing the power mode to a lower setting will reduce performance but extend battery life
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Reducing display and RGB lighting will also extend battery life
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Utilizing Windows power settings, such as the Screen and sleep setting to disable the laptop screen after a period of inactivity will also increase battery life
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Advanced power settings in the Control Panel can also yield modest gains