Could This New Windows 11 Feature Boost Your Laptop’s Battery Life?
A better battery life for your laptop feels like a distant dream, doesn’t it?
When was the last time you finished a busy workday and still had plenty of battery left on your laptop?
It feels like wishful thinking.
Microsoft understands that challenge, which is why it is testing a new feature for Windows 11 that could noticeably extend your laptop’s battery life.
At Amshire, we work with business technology every day. We believe this could be an important step forward for improving productivity and efficiency across organisations.
Introducing Adaptive Energy Saver
A Smarter Way to Save Power
Usually, Windows only switches on energy saving mode when your battery gets low. You can choose what “low” means in your settings.
Adaptive Energy Saver takes a smarter approach.
Instead of waiting for your battery to drain, your laptop monitors how you use it. When you are carrying out lighter tasks such as browsing the web, reading emails or working in Word, it automatically activates energy saving mode in the background.
How It Works
According to Microsoft, this feature will not affect your screen brightness. That is good news for anyone who finds dimming screens distracting.
Instead, it works by slightly reducing the workload on your processor and graphics chip when they are not being used heavily. These two components are some of the biggest power drains in any laptop. Managing them more efficiently could give you significantly more time before you need to recharge.
Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
A Small Change with Big Benefits
This feature is not turned on by default, so users will need to enable it manually in their settings.
And, as with any test feature, there is no guarantee it will make it into the final version of Windows 11. But if it does, it is one that makes a lot of sense for businesses.
The benefits are clear:
Employees can work for longer between charges, whether they are in meetings, visiting clients or working remotely.
Fewer interruptions and less stress from searching for power outlets.
Improved battery health that could extend the lifespan of company laptops.
Currently in Testing
Right now, Adaptive Energy Saver is being trialled in the Canary Channel, where Microsoft tests new ideas before a wider release.
If all goes well, it could soon be available to all Windows 11 users.
What This Means for Productivity
Small Tweaks That Make a Big Difference
At Amshire, we are always looking for technology updates that make a real difference to productivity.
This is the kind of subtle improvement that helps employees work more smoothly, saves energy, and reduces long-term costs.
If Microsoft rolls this out fully, your Windows 11 devices could feel like they have had a major upgrade without you needing to replace anything.
Get Expert Advice for Your Business
If you are considering a device upgrade or want advice on how to get the most from your business technology, our team can help.
We provide expert guidance on choosing devices that fit your needs, improving efficiency, and keeping your systems running at their best.
Get in touch with us today to find out how Amshire can help your business work smarter.