Are you worried that your battery is starting to die and may need to be replaced? Are you looking for a used laptop and want to make sure that the battery is in reasonable condition before you buy?

Nothing lasts forever, including the batteries that power our favorite electronic devices. The good news is that Windows laptops have a battery report feature that breaks down whether your battery is ...

Is your Windows laptop battery not lasting as long as it used to on a single charge? High screen brightness, incorrect power settings, and too many applications running in the background are a few of ...

If your laptop battery shows 100% but dies when unplugged, the issue might be with the charger. There is a possibility that the charger you are using is not providing sufficient power to your laptop ...

I used Microsoft's free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC - and got helpful results ...

Q: What’s causing my laptop battery to get overly hot? A: If your laptop battery is heating up more than usual, it’s important not to ignore it. While some warmth is normal during use, excessive heat ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Q: What should I look for if I want better battery life from a new laptop? A: Battery life is one of the most common complaints for laptop owners, so understanding what impacts it will help you make ...

I Tested (and Tested) the HP OmniBook 5 14. Its Battery Won a CNET Lab Award ...

Battery life is an often vague and nebulous concept. In theory, it can be represented by a single number but, in practice, literally hundreds of factors can shorten or lengthen endurance. Performing ...