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Windows 10 Tip: Choose your performance and battery balance

Written By published November 27, 2017

Did you know, with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you can choose your performance and battery balance?



The new Performance/Power slider* lets you set the right balance between battery-life longevity and system performance and responsiveness.  Optimize for battery life on a long flight; go with performance when you’re gaming or photo editing at home.*

The new Performance/Power slider

Simply click on the battery icon in the taskbar, and use the slider to choose your performance and battery balance.

Have a great week!

*Available on most Intel and AMD devices with battery.

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