Windows operating systems come with various power and energy options that allow users to customize their computer's power usage. By changing these energy settings, you can optimize your computer's performance and help conserve energy. In this article, we will discuss how to change energy options in Windows.
Accessing Energy Options
To access energy options in Windows, you need to open the Control Panel. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and then selecting Control Panel from the list of options. Once you have opened the Control Panel, click on the Hardware and Sound option, and then select Power Options.
Changing Power Plans
Windows has three default power plans: Balanced, Power saver, and High performance. The Balanced plan is the default option, and it balances energy consumption and performance. The Power saver plan conserves energy by reducing the computer's performance, while the High-performance plan maximizes performance at the expense of energy consumption.
To change the power plan, select the plan you want to use and click on the Change Plan Settings option. From here, you can change when the computer goes to sleep, when the display turns off, and other settings.
Advanced Power Settings
If you want to customize your energy options further, you can access the Advanced Power Settings. To do this, select the power plan you want to customize and click on the Change Plan Settings option. From here, click on the Change advanced power settings option.
The Advanced Power Settings window allows you to customize various power settings, including the processor power management, display settings, and battery settings.
Changing Sleep Settings
Windows allows you to set the computer to sleep after a certain period of inactivity. To change the sleep settings, go to the Power Options window and click on the Change Plan Settings option. From here, you can change the time it takes for the computer to go to sleep and adjust other settings.
Changing Hibernate Settings
Hibernate is a power-saving state designed for laptops. When the computer is in hibernate mode, it saves its current state to the hard drive and shuts down. To change the hibernate settings, go to the Power Options window and click on the Change Plan Settings option. From here, you can enable or disable hibernation and adjust other settings.
Adjusting Display Settings
Windows allows you to adjust the display settings to conserve energy. To do this, go to the Power Options window and click on the Change Plan Settings option. From here, click on the Change advanced power settings option and navigate to the Display settings. Here, you can adjust the brightness of the display and set the time it takes for the display to turn off when the computer is inactive.
Changing Battery Settings
If you are using a laptop, you can change the battery settings to optimize battery life. To do this, go to the Power Options window and click on the Change Plan Settings option. From here, click on the Change advanced power settings option and navigate to the Battery settings. Here, you can adjust settings such as battery saver mode and low battery notifications.
Conclusion
Changing energy options in Windows can help optimize your computer's performance and conserve energy. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can customize your computer's energy settings to meet your needs and preferences.
