Security News > 2023 > November > Microsoft starts testing new Windows 11 Energy Saver feature
Microsoft has started testing a new Windows 11 Energy Saver feature that helps customers extend their portable computers' battery life.
This new feature is currently available to Insiders in the Canary Channel who have installed Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26002 and it introduces enhanced battery-saving capabilities that make it easy to lengthen battery lifespan by reducing energy usage and some system performance.
"While optimized to extend battery life, energy saver will be available when PCs are plugged in for those aiming to conserve energy all the time."
Users not yet enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider program can use the built-in battery-saver feature to extend their computer's battery life.
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