Security News > 2023 > July > Windows 11 23H2 to give you greater control over power consumption
Microsoft is making it easier to see how much energy your apps use in Windows 11 over a given period by introducing a detailed power consumption page in the latest 23H2 update.
As spotted by Twitter user Phantom, this new feature expands on the existing ability for users to tailor the power mode on their Windows 11 PC according to their needs, whether optimizing battery life performance or striking a balance between the two.
The power consumption page provides a comprehensive report of energy use over the last 24 hours or the last seven days.
There's an option to toggle between energy consumption and battery level for devices with a battery, such as laptops.
The Windows 11 23H2 update introduces two additional energy recommendations under Settings > System > Power & battery > Energy recommendations.
Some of Microsoft's power-saving recommendations include setting the power mode for maximum energy efficiency, enabling dark mode, adjusting screen brightness for optimal energy efficiency, and setting the device to sleep or turning off the screen after 3 minutes of inactivity.