Instructions to enable battery saving mode on Windows 11

By default, battery saver mode automatically turns on when your computer has 20% or less battery life and automatically turns off when your computer is connected to a power source. However, you can turn it on whenever you want, especially in situations where you can't plug in for a long period of time.

1. Use Quick Settings

Click the area containing the Wi-Fi, battery, and speaker icons or press Windows + A to open the Quick Settings menu.

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Then, just click on Battery Saver.

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To turn off battery saver, open the quick settings menu and select Battery Saver .

You can also turn off the Windows 11 startup sound to reduce noise and save battery.

2. Turn on power saving mode in Settings

Step 1: Click on the Windows icon => select Settings or press Windows + I to open the Settings application.

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Step 2: In the Settings window , select System => click Power & battery.

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Step 3: In the Power & battery window , select Turn on now under Battery.

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If you want to turn off battery saving mode, just follow the same steps => click Turn off now to turn it off.

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If the Battery Saver option is grayed out and you can't click it, it means your laptop is plugged in. Unplug the charger to enable battery saver on Windows 11. Note that you won't see this option if you're using a desktop computer.

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