How to save your laptop’s battery for a longer time?

How to save your laptop’s battery for a longer time?

At the heart of the laptop experience is the ability to take your machine with you almost



anywhere you go; an AC outlet isn’t necessary - at least for as long as the battery still has a



charge. Modern laptop batteries represent an incredible improvement in performance in the



past decade. Today you can reasonably expect a lightweight battery about the size of a television



remote control to power a laptop for three to seven hours, even as newer and more power-



hungry components like high-speed processors, color LCDs, and DVD players and recorders



arrive.
The state of the art in batteries today is based on lithium ion (LiOn) technology. In addition to



being able to hold a large charge in a small, relatively lightweight package, LiOn batteries are



also relatively immune from the “memory effect” problem that afflicts other designs, including



nickel cadmium (NiCad) devices. Memory effect is a phenomenon that steadily reduces the



battery’s capacity if it’s recharged without being completely discharged of its energy. Be sure



to consult your laptop’s instruction manual for specific advice on how to get the most life from



the battery.