Try these tips to extend your laptop’s battery life. Don’t allow your laptop to get to 0% (ideally charge when it hits 50%. Don’t charge your laptop to 100%–it gives off heat that can shorten the lifespan. Don’t use fast charging except in an emergency.

Keep your laptop away from temperature extremes. Turn down screen brightness. Use a darker theme. Limit access to power-hungry programs. Note: these tips work for other devices.