Windows 10: Help with extending battery lifespan

So I got a new laptop and I really wouldn't like to ruin it any sooner than I absolutely have to.

I know overcharging can damage batteries and my charger (to which, mind you, it's connected at nearly all times) is terrifyingly powerful.

Is it possible to set a charge cap (for example make it never charge over 80%) in system or do I have to mess with Lenovo's bloatware/install Unix?

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How to extend battery lifespan / not charge to 100%

In the internet I found a lot of threads about Windows settings about making the battery last longer before you need to re-charge ist.

But this is about how to increase the battery lifespan.

Also there are a lot of threads with settings about windows 7 and custom software.

So the question here is:

How to increaes the battery lifespan with operating system Windwos 10?
Do I need to install software or is it possible with Windows 10 Settings to change the behavior.

E.g. stop charching after a specific percentage / Do not charge to 100%

Edit / Examples:

Say I have a charged laptop, then I go to a Meeting for half an hour.

Then the laptop charges.

After two hour another meeting then the laptop charges the sames cells again.

Would it not be better if a laptop starts charging if the batter is lower than 60% and stops if it reaches 80%? (assuing office live)

 

How to disable disturbing notifications "You battery is very low"

1. If you remove the "dead battery" from its bay, does the behavior persist?

2. If you replace the battery and leave it in its bay, does the behavior persist?

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TIPS:

• The average lifespan of laptop batteries these days (i.e., "planned obsolescence") is two (2) years.
  
• When running on AC power for extended periods, you can considerably extend the battery's lifespan by removing the battery from its bay, placing it in a dry, dust-free environment (e.g., "ZipLock" bag) and storing it in a cool location.

 

How to extend battery lifespan / not charge to 100%

All batteries lose charging capacity over time and will eventually need to be replaced. n my opinion, we don't need to add software to extend battery life. The main thing is that we need to avoid improper charging and use, sometimes we need to keep proper power settings so that we can optimization battery life, and we can use the computer for a little longer. I have summarized some of the following areas that need attention.

Temperature aspects:
1. Keep the laptop cool.

1. We have to be careful about heat, clean the laptop's vents and fan regularly.
   
2. Do not use the laptop on a pillow or blanket, but on firm surfaces such as a table or a desk, which won't flex and block airflow or cooling.
   
3. Avoid extreme ambient temperatures(do not be too hot or too cold).
   

Power and settings aspects:

1. Use our laptop manufacturer’s battery maintenance tools.
   
2. By default, the machine was always charging the battery up to 100%, we can modified this to max out at 80%.
   
3. We should also avoid full discharges.
   
4. We can unplug the laptop overnight, it can protect the machine from potential electrical surges. That's a good Defensive Computing.
   
5. Adjust graphics and display settings (for example, lower the lights).
   
6. Tweak our built-in power saving options.
   
7. Turn off the sounds and backlit keyboards.
   

In terms of use:
1. Turn off Power-Hungry Apps and Processes.

1. Turn off Power-Hungry Hardware(for example, turn off bluetooth).
   
2. Use hibernate, not just sleep, whenever possible.
   
3. Try a different browser.
   
4. Unplug all USB devices and remove all discs when not needed.
   
5. Update software and drivers and use the right adapter.
   
6. Turn off wifi when not in use.
   

If we don’t plan to use the laptop on batteries for quite some time, ensure that the charge is nearly 40 percent, remove the batteries and store it in a cool place. The details we may have to pay attention to during normal use are more than the above. A typical lithium ion battery has an overall average life of 2-3 years. With some care and caution, its mortality can be delayed.

We can refer part settings in the links:
12 Easy Ways To Maximize Battery Life On Windows 10