Open Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options, then select Balanced. Learn how to change the power mode on your Windows PC to preserve your battery, limit notifications, and background activity.

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Open power options—select Start , then select Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings. Do one of the following: If you’re using a desktop, tablet, or laptop, select Choose what the power buttons does. Next to When I press the power button, select Sleep, and then select Save changes.

This article explains how to manage power and battery settings in Windows 11 to improve energy efficiency and extend device battery life. It covers key features such as power mode, energy saver, screen and sleep timers, and display optimizations.

Open power options—select Start , then select Settings > System > Power & sleep > Additional power settings. Select Choose what the power button does, and then select Change settings that are currently unavailable.

To turn off your PC in Windows 10, select the Start button, select the Power button, and then select Shut down .

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Note Selecting Best performance increases power consumption. On laptops, this setting will drain the battery more quickly and may cause the device to run warmer. Use this option only when you need maximum performance and when power availability is not a limitation.

Energy recommendations collects settings that have an outsized impact on power consumption in one place, making it easy to reduce your power consumption and improve battery life.