It’s ok to use your laptop while it’s charging since it’s plugged into a wall outlet.
In Windows, adjust the sound by clicking on the speaker icon located in the taskbar and either slide the volume down or click the mute icon to turn off the sound completely. To adjust the brightness, navigate to Settings > System > Display and adjust the slider to change the brightness setting (depending on your laptop’s manufacturer, you may have keyboard shortcuts for this. Look for the sun icons on your keys; pressing them will change the brightness and display a brightness indicator on your screen). In macOS, adjust the output volume and screen brightness under System Preferences. To adjust the sound click on the Sound icon and adjust the Output volume slider to change the volume or click on Mute to mute all sound. To change the screen brightness, press the brightness function keys on your keyboard (they have sun icons on them).
For Windows laptops, change the power plans by right-clicking the battery icon in your taskbar and selecting Power Options. You can change between the available plans or customize advanced settings designed to conserve power. For macOS laptops, click on the Apple logo, then click System Preferences > Energy Saver to bring up the “Energy Saver” window. You can adjust screen brightness settings and indicate when the laptop goes to sleep or shuts off.
In Windows, navigate to the Notification Center in your taskbar, then click the Bluetooth tile to turn it grey. When the tile is grey, the feature is disabled. On macOS, locate the menu bar and click on the Bluetooth status icon and choose “Turn Bluetooth Off. ”
Playing a graphically intensive video game or even watching a movie off of a DVD or Blu-Ray will demand more power from your CPU, graphics hardware, and hard disk, and generate more heat.
Do not charge your device on soft surfaces, such as bedspreads, blankets, or pillows, since heat cannot escape the vents.
A battery that is charged halfway uses less energy, which allows it a longer lifespan. If you require the use of your battery, replace it in your laptop with the AC Adapter plugged in and allow it to charge back up to 100%. Once it’s fully charged you may remove the AC Adapter to allow the laptop to run on the battery’s power.
