I unlocked a power mode Windows forgot to tell me about.

Windows power plans are probably something you don't think about until you have to, especially on a desktop PC. These settings control a lot of your PC's behavior when it comes to gaming performance, ...

Windows 11 separates screen timeout (when the display dims) from full sleep mode. Adjusting these gives you precise control ...

The phrase “you’re doing it wrong” can apply to just about anything. For me, it’s cooking an egg soufflé (too much mixing), cross-country skiing (not enough glide), and—worst of all—cranking on a ...

If you’re going to buy Intel’s latest Intel Core Ultra 200S or “Arrow Lake” processors, here’s an important tip: run your system in Windows’ Performance power mode, and consider avoiding upgrading to ...

When you’re using your Windows 11 laptop, you might notice that the battery life isn’t always as long as you’d like it to be. By tweaking some advanced power settings, you can significantly extend the ...

Use the following suggestions if your Windows laptop screen dims when it is unplugged. Check the battery saver settings Disable Adaptive Brightness Disable the Sensor Monitoring Service Change AMD ...

The big picture: Windows 11 Build 27686 was recently released to the Canary channel for Windows Insiders, bringing several notable new features. While Microsoft initially highlighted only a few of ...