Windows 11 Power Button: Customise What Happens When You Press It

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 22/05/2026

Set your Windows 11 power button to Sleep, Hibernate, Shut Down, or Do Nothing — separately for plugged in or on battery — via Settings → System → Power & battery.

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Windows 11 Power Button: Customise What Happens When You Press It

How to See Your Battery Percentage in Windows 11 at All Times

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 22/05/2026

Hover over the battery icon in the Taskbar to see exact percentage and estimated time remaining, or go to Settings → System → Power → Battery for full battery details.

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How to See Your Battery Percentage in Windows 11 at All Times

Windows 11 Modern Standby: Why Your Laptop Wakes Up Instantly

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 22/05/2026

Modern Standby keeps Windows 11 in a low-power state while still receiving emails and notifications — like a smartphone sleep mode, but for your laptop.

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Windows 11 Modern Standby: Why Your Laptop Wakes Up Instantly

Windows 11 Battery Life: Complete Guide to Getting More from Every Charge

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 22/05/2026

Battery Saver, app battery usage, brightness, sleep vs hibernate, power mode, smart charging, and dark mode — a complete recap of every battery-saving trick in Windows 11.

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Windows 11 Battery Life: Complete Guide to Getting More from Every Charge