New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- No matter if you're on Windows 11 or macOS Sequoia, your laptop is probably wasting battery on default settings you've never checked.High refresh rates, background syncs, and fancy visuals quietly chew through hours of backup.The fix is simple: tweak these five settings and gain noticeable runtime.

Windows 11 (24H2):Go to Settings → System → Power & Battery → Power Mode.If it's set to Best Performance, switch to Best Power Efficiency. This caps CPU boost and GPU load, extending backup time without lag. The new "Energy Recommendations" in 24H2 can auto-adjust this for you.

macOS Sequoia:Head to System Settings → Battery → Low Power Mode, and enable Only on Battery.It slows refresh rate,...