Will switching from Windows 11 to Linux improve my laptop’s battery life?
My older laptop used to get around six hours of battery life on Windows, but now it lasts closer to three or four hours. I'm considering switching to…
battery management
How Often Should I Restart, Sleep, or Shut Down My Laptop?
I'm using a refurbished Vivobook 14 with Windows 11, and I'm new to laptops. I use it daily for schoolwork, art, and light gaming. I want to know…
My Laptop Battery Is Stuck at 48% and Draining—What Can I Do?
I've been facing a strange problem with my laptop lately. Just a week ago, my battery got stuck at 48% and wouldn't charge at all. It started going…
Should I Let My New iPhone 17 Die Before Charging It Fully?
I recently purchased an iPhone 17 and I've heard it's best to maintain the battery level between 20-80%. I've been following this advice and my phone hasn't died…
Should I turn off my UPS during a long power outage after my PC is shut down?
I recently bought a 1000VA Energizer UPS for my PC since we often have power outages that usually last 2-4 hours. When there's a longer outage, like the…
Why is my APC UPS shutting down unexpectedly?
I recently encountered an issue with an APC Smart-UPS X 3000 (model SMX3000RMLV2U) at one of our remote sites. It unexpectedly shut down over the weekend and stayed…
Is My iPhone 15 Pro Max Battery Life Normal?
Hey everyone, I've been using my iPhone 15 Pro Max and I've noticed that it only lasts about 6 hours on a full charge. The battery health is…
Can I limit my laptop's charging to 60-80% on Linux?
I just switched from Windows to Linux and I'm looking for a way to manage my laptop battery charging. On Windows, I used to have a Lenovo app…