Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

Reduce LCD brightness to save battery power. Unplug devices you don’t use to minimize drain. Turn off Bluetooth when it’s not needed. Shut down or hibernate your laptop instead of using standby mode. Use power management settings to optimize battery life effectively. Another key tip is to manage your laptop’s power settings. Choose a power … Read more

To make an LED battery headlight for a motorcycle, gather an LED headlight fixture, white LEDs, and a battery pack. Use a step-down converter to lower the voltage. Wire the LEDs to the headlight and connect it to the battery. Check installation videos for detailed examples and ensure clarity throughout the process. First, securely mount … Read more

Create a simple LED flashlight. Gather a battery, LED, switch, resistor, and protoboard. Connect the LED and resistor on the protoboard. Attach the switch and connect the battery. Check all connections for safety. Flip the switch to turn on your flashlight! This DIY project is affordable, engaging, and educational. Start by identifying the positive and … Read more

To make lead-acid battery plates, start with lead alloys. Use gravity casting to create a grid. Recover lead plates from old batteries. Construct a framework to hold the plates. Fill it with a paste made of red lead oxide and sulfuric acid. This process results in effective battery plates essential for the battery’s performance. To … Read more

To stop your laptop from charging the battery, open Device settings and select Power. Then, go to Battery settings. Find the Charging threshold option and set the “Stop charging at” percentage to 80%. This change helps extend battery life and optimize charging cycles for better performance. Another method is to physically disconnect the charger when … Read more

To make your laptop screen brighter while using battery, click the battery icon in the taskbar. Adjust the Brightness slider to your preferred level. If you can’t see the slider, open the Action Center or use the FN keys: press Fn+F8 to brighten and Fn+F7 to dim. Consider enabling Battery Saver for better power management. … Read more

To make your laptop run faster on battery, switch to High Performance in the Battery settings. Disable BatteryBoost for better frame rates. Set the CPU cooling profile to Active. Restart your laptop often to free up memory. Close resource-intensive applications to improve usability and extend battery life. Updating your operating system and drivers can also … Read more

To stop your laptop from using battery when plugged in, use the Lenovo Vantage app. Open the app, go to the Power section, and enable Battery Conservation Mode. You can also remove the battery to extend its lifespan. Regularly check the charging ports and cables to ensure they are functioning properly. Additionally, consider using software … Read more

To stop your laptop from using battery power, adjust your power options for maximum AC performance. Remove the battery when not moving, and reinstall it during travel. Use power management settings to boost efficiency. Practice good charging habits and monitor battery health to extend its longevity. Once you have configured these settings, plug the laptop … Read more

To make gaming faster on your laptop while it charges the battery, set your Windows power options to ‘Performance mode.’ Use the NVIDIA control panel to optimize settings. Consider using NVIDIA Whisper Mode for better battery performance. Remember, gaming experience may slow down while running on battery power compared to being plugged in. Utilize the … Read more