If your laptop battery isn't charging, first make sure there is no problem with your power adapter and cable. On a modern laptop that charges via USB-C, make sure you're using the right USB-C port ...

Want to set a battery charge limit on your laptop? Learn if it’s possible, how it works, and why it can help extend battery ...

Laptop battery fires are typically caused by overheating, internal short circuits, or physical damage. Manufacturing defects can lead to spontaneous fires, especially during charging.

Faulty power adapters and loose connections are common reasons behind Dell laptop charging issues.BIOS updates and driver checks can often resolv ...

A team of researchers from Michigan State University has found a surprising way to make lithium-ion batteries safer and ...

School district officials have had enough as a social media trend directing students to short-circuit their school-issued laptops sparked a half-dozen fires in the past week.

For consumers worried about the risks associated with using lithium-ion batteries—which are used in everything from phones to laptops to electric vehicles—Michigan State University has discovered that ...

To help your laptop last longer, simply drag the slider all the way to the left. Note that doing so puts Windows into power saver mode, which might prevent some background tasks—such as ...

If you can disconnect your laptop and work offline—and do without a wireless mouse and other peripherals—your laptop battery will last a little bit longer as a result.

If your laptop is a few years old and heating up more frequently, it could be a sign that the battery is nearing the end of its life span. You can check this in Windows 10 and 11 by running a ...

Apple's current crop of MacBooks based on the company's own M1 and M2 processors have better battery life than the previous Intel-based machines, but there are still some easy ways to extend your ...