How to Check Which App is Draining Your Laptop Battery in Windows

 

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How to Check Which App is Draining Your Laptop Battery in Windows

If your Windows laptop battery is draining faster than usual, a hidden background application might be consuming too much power. Fortunately, Windows has a built-in tool that shows you exactly which apps are using the most battery life.

Here is how to check your battery usage in a few clicks:

1. Open Windows Settings: Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard.

2. Go to Power Settings: * In Windows 11: Click on System, then select Power & battery.

   • In Windows 10: Click on System, then select Battery.

3. View Battery Usage: Scroll down to the Battery usage section. Click to expand it if necessary.

4. Analyze the Apps: Look at the list titled Battery usage per app. By default, it shows what drained your battery over the last 24 hours.

5. Find Background Drainers: Look for apps with a high percentage of Background usage. If you see an app you rarely use consuming a lot of background power, consider closing it, updating it, or uninstalling it to save your battery.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only. The author is not responsible for any hardware damage, data loss, software malfunctions, or system issues that may result from following these instructions. Always ensure your important personal files are backed up on an external drive. Please proceed at your own risk.