New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- If your laptop's battery feels like it's running on borrowed time, you're not alone. It's common for users to accept declining battery life as the price of slim hardware and brighter screens, but the biggest boost available is often hiding in plain sight in your power settings. A smart shift in how you use your laptop can add hours to your battery life and years to the battery itself with no upgrades or costly accessories required. It's all in the settings!

Nearly all laptops arrive from the factory tuned for performance, covertly burning through battery reserves to keep graphics crisp or background apps ready. The solution is simple but overlooked, selecting "Battery Saver," "Optimised," or "Low Power" mode. This si...