Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. The traditional Windows 11 battery life indicator leaves a lot to be desired. It's very small and only provides a rough ...

Microsoft has just introduced a subtle change to how the battery level is shown in the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s a really useful change because it introduces color and percentage options. Battery ...

Fortunately, you don’t have to wait. Several apps let you keep your battery percentage visible at all times. If you're on Windows 10 or an older Windows 11 build, you might never get this feature, ...

Did you know that Windows 11 will soon have a redesigned battery indicator with a couple of much-needed changes? Microsoft started testing the new indicator several weeks ago, and last week, it ...

That was a quick way to display the battery percentage in the taskbar. By displaying the battery percentage, you will know how much power is left and plan your tasks accordingly. It would be easy for ...

In a nutshell: Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 update, featuring the redesigned Start Menu first showcased earlier this year. Other notable additions include a color-coded battery icon in ...

It will be easier to see if your laptop’s battery is full and charging, or about to die and needs to be plugged in. It will be easier to see if your laptop’s battery is full and charging, or about to ...

Microsoft is preparing changes to its laptop battery charge indicators, which should be coming to future versions of Windows 11 in the coming months. Many pundits note that the icons now resemble the ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

Running low on battery juice is one of the most frustrating problems on a Windows laptop. To combat this, Microsoft offers an Energy Saver mode that tries to keep the charge alive. But that option ...