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7 laptop habits that coax the most out of your battery

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I’ll be the first one to admit to not practicing the best battery habits, especially where my laptop is concerned. Most days I leave my laptop plugged in for far too long, which can deteriorate the battery over time, especially if it’s fully charged. I’ll find myself cranking up the brightness as well, even when I’m just browsing social media and doing day-to-day tasks. That’s because I’m a mutant. Don’t be a mutant.

That said, I’m willing to turn over a new leaf and start practicing better battery life habits—and if you’re anything like me, it’s not too late

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