power management

  1. How to Easily Adjust Screen Timeout Settings in Windows 11 for Better Power Management

    When it comes to everyday convenience, one of the most overlooked yet impactful features of Windows 11 is its screen timeout setting. Few things are more frustrating than coming back to your computer minutes after stepping out, only to find the screen already turned off, or on the other end...
  2. Microsoft's User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management Boosts Windows Laptop Battery Life

    Microsoft is quietly revolutionizing Windows laptop battery life with a smart new feature called User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management, introduced in recent Windows Insider builds. This innovation may lack the dazzle of a flashy user interface overhaul, but its implications for everyday...
  3. Windows 11 25H2: The Most Battery-Efficient Windows Update Yet

    Windows 11 continues its steady march toward smarter, more adaptive computing, with the upcoming 25H2 update shaping up as the platform’s most battery-conscious release yet. While Microsoft has remained characteristically tight-lipped about the specifics, a handful of early leaks and informed...
  4. Windows 11 25H2 Update Introduces User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management for Better Battery Life

    Microsoft’s relentless march toward a more efficient, user-friendly desktop experience takes another leap forward with the Windows 11 25H2 update. This release promises to reshape the landscape for mobile computing with its innovative User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management—a feature that...
  5. Windows 11 Settings App Overhaul: Streamlined Design, AI Assistance & Enhanced Device Management

    Microsoft is undertaking a significant overhaul of the Windows 11 Settings app, aiming to streamline user experience by consolidating related settings and introducing advanced features. This initiative addresses longstanding criticisms regarding the app's fragmented design and scattered options...
  6. Fast Startup in Windows 11: Benefits, Risks, and How to Disable It

    Fast Startup, introduced in recent versions of Windows, is a feature intended to significantly reduce boot times, blending the speed advantages of Sleep with the system refresh provided by a full shutdown. While this seems like a straightforward boost for any user wanting less wait time between...
  7. Windows 11 Launches User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management for Better Battery Life

    Microsoft is introducing a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at enhancing laptop battery life through intelligent CPU power management. This development, known as "User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management," is part of the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5603 (KB5058488)...
  8. Windows 11 Power Management: New User Interaction-Aware CPU Feature & Energy Saver Mode

    Microsoft is actively testing a new feature in Windows 11 aimed at enhancing energy efficiency: the "User Interaction-Aware CPU Power Management." Introduced in test build 26200.5603, this function automatically reduces CPU load during periods of user inactivity, such as when no mouse movements...
  9. Windows 11 25H2: AI-Powered Power Management for Longer Battery Life

    As Microsoft’s development cycle for Windows 11 pivots toward the upcoming 25H2 update, a host of new features are poised to redefine the personal computing experience—most notably, a system-level expansion focused on maximizing laptop battery life. This new feature, internally dubbed “User...
  10. Windows 11 Manage Energy Saver Remotely with Intune & Group Policy for Better Efficiency

    Windows 11 administrators are poised to enjoy greater efficiency and sustainability thanks to a new improvement quietly transforming device management: IT admins can now control the Energy Saver feature across all company PCs remotely via Microsoft Intune and Group Policy, as reported in the...
  11. Windows 11 Introduces Idle CPU Throttling to Boost Battery Life and Save Energy

    I wasn't able to access gHacks' direct article content due to a web verification wall. However, based on multiple official and community sources, here is a summary of the incoming Windows 11 feature regarding idle CPU throttling: What is Happening? Windows 11 will soon include a feature that...
  12. Why Windows Taskbar Clock Didn’t Show Seconds Until 2025: The Legacy and Modern Efficiency

    The journey of the Windows taskbar has always mirrored the evolution of personal computing, from minimalist beginnings in Windows 95 to today’s dynamic, customisable experience in Windows 11. But sometimes, the absence of a seemingly minor feature can provoke outsized curiosity—such as the...
  13. Windows 11 Canary Build 27871: Enhanced Energy Management & Cross-Device Productivity

    With the unveiling of Windows 11 Canary build 27871, Microsoft continues its ambitious trek toward creating an operating system that not only keeps up with contemporary user demands but also anticipates the practical realities of energy consumption and sustainability. This latest release...
  14. Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871: New Features, Improvements & Fixes

    Here is an official summary of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27871 (Canary Channel) changes and highlights: What’s New Energy Saver in Microsoft Intune IT admins can now manage the Windows 11 "energy saver" feature through Group Policy and MDM, including Microsoft Intune. "Energy saver"...
  15. How to Fix Windows Blue Screen Error 0xc0000098 Caused by ACPI.sys Files

    When Windows users are suddenly greeted by a blue screen at startup citing the ominous error code 0xc0000098—and specifically pointing to a missing or corrupt ACPI.sys file—the sense of alarm is palpable. This particular blue screen crash doesn’t discriminate, impacting unsupported Windows 10...
  16. Windows 11 KB5058499 Update: Enhancements for Gaming, AI, and User Experience

    Microsoft's latest optional update for Windows 11, KB5058499, introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at refining user experience, bolstering AI capabilities, and addressing critical gaming issues. This update, serving as a preview for the forthcoming June release, is available for manual...
  17. Microsoft Pauses Xbox Handheld Development to Focus on Windows 11 Gaming Optimization

    For years, speculation about Microsoft entering the gaming handheld market has captivated both tech insiders and the Xbox community at large. Official hints from Xbox executives, coupled with industry leaks, have further fueled these rumors, suggesting Microsoft was actively developing a...
  18. Microsoft Delays Xbox Handheld, Focuses on Windows 11 for Portable Gaming Ecosystem

    The highly anticipated emergence of a dedicated Xbox handheld has hit a notable road bump as Microsoft recalibrates its priorities in the face of increasing competition and transformative shifts in the portable gaming landscape. According to multiple independent sources and recent industry...
  19. Windows 11 Copilot Could Extend Laptop Battery Life with AI-Driven Optimization

    It’s easy to be skeptical of Microsoft’s Copilot integration in Windows 11—many users remain wary of AI features that seem, at first glance, superfluous or intrusive. Yet beneath the surface, a quietly emerging capability could deliver a practical benefit that even Copilot’s fiercest critics...
  20. Windows 11 Leak Reveals 'Windows Health and Optimized Experiences' for Smarter Battery & Performance Management

    Windows 11 users may soon notice a subtle yet significant shift in how their devices manage performance and battery health, if recent leaks and discoveries from Windows enthusiasts and developers are to be believed. Microsoft has been quietly experimenting with a new system service called...