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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, December 28, 2023
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to enable Battery Saver mode on your Windows 11 laptop
• Share the music you’re listening to with other iPhone users
• Q&A: Do I need new cables and network adapters for my new router?
• Time-lapse video: “Dance of the Northern Lights”
• My Monthly Tech Giveaway is back – Brother DCPL2550DW Multifunction Laser Printer
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Monthly Tech Giveaway….
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Today’s featured tech tip….
How to enable Battery Saver mode on your Windows 11 laptop
Windows 11 has a handy ‘Battery Saver’ mode that can help you squeeze some extra time out of your laptop’s battery charge if you need to.
In a nutshell, it preserves the battery charge by dimming the screen brightness, reducing background activity, and limiting some non-essential notifications.
By default, Battery Saver Mode will be enabled automatically when the battery charge drops to 20%.
However, there are several ways to manually turn on Battery Saver mode. Just choose the method below that works best for you…
Method 1: Use the Quick Settings menu
1 – Press the Windows+A key combination to open the Quick Settings menu.
2 – Click the Battery Saver icon.
Note 1: If your laptop is plugged into an electrical outlet the Battery Saver icon will be grayed out and you won’t be able to click it.
Note 2: To turn Battery Saver off simply repeat the steps above and click the Battery Saver icon again in step 2.
Method 2: Use the Settings app
1 – Right-click on the Start button, then click Settings.
2 – In the right-hand pane, scroll down and click Power & battery.
3 – Again in the right-hand pane, scroll down and click Battery Saver.
4 – Click Turn on now.
Note 1: If your laptop is plugged into an electrical outlet the “Turn on now” button will be grayed out and you won’t be able to click it.
Note 2: To turn Battery Saver off simply repeat the steps above and click Turn off now.
Method 3: Use the Windows Search tool
1 – Click the Start button, then type battery saver.
2 – Click Turn battery saver on or off.
3 – In the right-hand pane, click Turn on now.
Note 1: If your laptop is plugged into an electrical outlet the “Turn on now” button will be grayed out and you won’t be able to click it.
Note 2: To turn Battery Saver off simply repeat the steps above and click Turn off now.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Share the music you’re listening to with other iPhone users
It’s easy with this fantastic free app.
• Q&A: Do I need new cables and network adapters for my new router?
The answer is…maybe.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
ViewSonic VA3209M 32″ IPS Full HD 1080p Monitor
Looking to upgrade your computer system with a larger screen? Or perhaps you’re wanting to add an extra screen or replace a monitor that has gone bad?
Whatever your reason for needing a new monitor, this one is an excellent value for the money.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video: “Dance of the Northern Lights”
One of the most beautiful and intriguing sights in all of nature.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Apple resumes Apple Watch sales after ban is paused
• The first EV with a lithium-free sodium battery hits the road in January
• Heads-up: This dangerous malware pretends to be some of your most-used business software tools
• Opinion: Siri will stop being an idiot in 2024
• Japan prepares regulation requiring Apple to allow sideloading in iOS
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