Ever wrapped up a full day of site visits, client meetings, or admin work and still had battery left on your laptop?

No? You’re not alone.

Microsoft’s testing a new feature in Windows 11 that could finally change that. It’s called adaptive energy saver, and it’s designed to squeeze more life out of your laptop battery without you lifting a finger.

Here’s how it works. Traditionally, Windows kicks into energy-saving mode only when your battery hits a low threshold, which you can set manually. But adaptive energy saver flips that logic. Instead of waiting for your battery to drain, it watches what you’re doing. If you’re just browsing, emailing, or working in Word, it quietly activates energy saver in the background.

No dimming screens. No sudden slowdowns. Just smarter power management.

The magic lies in how it gently eases off on power-hungry components like your processor and graphics chip when they’re not needed. These are the usual suspects behind rapid battery drain, so throttling them back during light tasks could mean hours more unplugged productivity.

Now, it’s not switched on by default. You’ll need to enable it manually in your settings. And yes, it’s still in testing (currently in Microsoft’s Canary channel), so it might not be available to everyone just yet. But if it makes the cut, this could be a game-changer for mobile teams.

It means fewer interruptions during client visits, site inspections, or remote admin work. No more frantic searches for plug sockets in the middle of a shift. And over time, better battery habits could even extend the lifespan of your devices, saving you money and hassle.

It’s a small tweak, but one that could make a big difference to how your teams work on the go.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your devices or want to make sure your current setup is optimised for productivity, we’re here to help.