- Hardware, software and navigation issues must be considered.
- There are many programs and applications that remain open longer than we use.
- The current batteries lack the 'memory effect' which made having to use the full charged for not impair their ability. Check How to Speed Up Your Windows PC 10 Measures to Achieve Higher Performance and Speed
They get breaks Easter and many traveling accompanied by a smartphone and computer laptop . One of the major drawbacks that anyone accustomed to the use of these devices is the duration of their batteries.
A few weeks ago we gathered a few tips to lengthen the battery of mobile phones of last generation . Now, also from Consumer, offered a series of tricks to squeeze the maximum duration of these in laptops.
It should be remembered that the current batteries are lithium ion and differ from the previous nickel-cadmium lacking the so-called 'memory effect' . Thus, no need to use the battery completely and avoid charging in half, because it no longer erode capacity.
The tricks to extend the batteries can be approached from different points of view:
- Try to have the minimum brightness (resource that consumes a lot of battery) on the screen.
- Use the touch cursor instead of a USB mouse. The same goes for memory cards and attached peripherals. Avoid connecting them, if possible without use, will help extend the battery time.
- Disable all connectivity options (Bluetooth, wifi ...) if not they will use. The wifi connector is coupled with the display, the largest source of spending a laptop.
- Use wallpapers monotonous and dull colors. The large variety of hues and vivid colors consuming.
- Schedule and forcing the temporary off-screen to be done in the shortest possible downtime.
- Avoid excessive heating and proper ventilation. Heat causes inefficient processor and forces you to consume additional battery for the same job.
Tips concerning the software:
- Working with simple programs, with fewer choices and consume less CPU resources. Thus, it is best to use style formats TXT Word or Open Office (which works on the Java platform). It is also preferable not open (or open it right) PDF and Adobe programs (Photoshop and Acrobat Reader, for example). The editors of images and videos consume, always, a lot of battery.
- The videos and games can reduce the charging time in half. For videos, it is recommended to do a small screen.
- Listen to music, use instant messaging programs (some open since the computer is turned on) also shorten the battery life.
- Make sure the computer is clean of infections will also be helpful
When surfing the Internet:
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- Avoid images and developments in flash. There are programs that block images and flash ads, as Flashblock . It is also advisable to stop popups ('pop ups').
- Do not sail with many open tabs.
- No watch videos. Sites like Youtube or similar that allow downloading videos involve a high battery consumption.
- Avoid videoconferencing and voice over IP calls.
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