How to Use Battery Limiter on Your Laptop
Battery Limiter is a free application that will help you set a charge threshold on your Windows laptop and then alert you when the threshold is reached. You can then unplug your laptop to prevent it from charging until the battery charge threshold is reached again.
Batteries on smartphones, tablets, and laptops lose capacity over time. This causes the battery to deteriorate and become unusable quickly. This app can be used to prolong the life of your device’s battery and will save you money in the long run.
To use it on your Windows laptop, boot into the system’s UEFI menu and select Boot configuration > Advanced Options. Toggle the switch for Enable Battery Limit Mode on.
This will extend the lifespan of your battery by limiting it to 80% when you’re charging it from an AC source. You can also choose to do a battery calibration cycle every few weeks to maintain your battery’s life.
MSI Dragon Center is a bundled battery management software that comes pre-installed on all MSI devices. This app will control the battery charging level on your laptop and allow you to optimize it for better performance.
HP Battery Check is another free software bundle that will help you to monitor the status of your laptop’s battery. It will show you a list of charging cycles and the remaining capacity of your battery.
Dell laptops come with a battery-related power management feature that can be used to limit the charge threshold on your laptop. To do this, boot into the UEFI menu and toggle the charge threshold setting primarily for AC use.