Has the battery performance of your laptop noticeably declined? Here's how to generate a report in Windows to help you ...

ZDNET's key takeaways You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11.This report provides details on capacity, ...

If your laptop battery isn't charging, first make sure there is no problem with your power adapter and cable. On a modern laptop that charges via USB-C, make sure you're using the right USB-C port.

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

QUESTION: What can I do with a Windows laptop with a battery that won’t last very long? ANSWER: Battery life is a common frustration with all portable devices and how you use your laptop can make a ...

Ben Smith is a writer based in Los Angeles, California who has been covering consumer tech for at least five years. He's written thousands of articles for various sites about laptops, tablets, and ...

If your laptop battery shows 100% but dies when unplugged, the issue might be with the charger. There is a possibility that the charger you are using is not providing sufficient power to your laptop ...

Use the following fixes if your Windows laptop battery is not charging after a Windows Update. Roll Back your battery driver Update or reinstall your battery driver Recalibrate your battery Perform a ...

Rita Baker wants to preserve her laptop’s battery. Should she remove it before running the computer on AC power? Doing so is probably the best practice, but it’s a hassle that most people, including ...

We've all been there before: You're out with your laptop, engrossed in your work, when your laptop gives you the ever-dreaded battery warning. If you'd rather your laptop warn you a little sooner, you ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Lithium Ion batteries brought greatly increased battery life to laptops, but that did come at a cost: the risk of battery fire. As noted by Consumer Reports, a lithium ion laptop battery membrane that ...