Microsoft is continuing its commitment to user-centric features and energy efficiency in the latest Windows 11 23H2 update. This update introduces a detailed power consumption page, allowing users to monitor their apps’ energy usage over specific periods. Additionally, energy recommendations have been implemented to promote optimal power management and conservation. In this article, we’ll explore these exciting new features that empower Windows 11 users to take control of their device’s energy consumption.
Introducing the Power Consumption Page
One of the highlights of the Windows 11 23H2 update is the new power consumption page. This feature enhances the existing power mode customization, enabling users to optimize battery life performance or strike a balance between performance and power-saving.
The power consumption page presents users with a comprehensive report of energy usage over the last 24 hours or the past seven days. For devices equipped with batteries, such as laptops, there’s an option to toggle between energy consumption and battery level. This allows users to closely monitor their device’s power usage.
The “battery usage per app” section offers valuable insights into individual app energy consumption. Users can select from four options:
- Total usage: This provides an overview of an app’s combined energy consumption when actively in use and running in the background.
- In use: Refers to the energy an app consumes during active usage.
- Background: Represents the energy consumption of apps running in the background, even when not actively used.
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Enabling the Feature
To access the new power consumption page, users can download ViveTool and run the command below in Command Prompt.
vivetool /enable /id:44663396,44663406
It’s worth noting that the feature currently shows sample data only, but it gives a glimpse of the upcoming functionality. The Windows 11 23H2 update also introduces two additional energy recommendations under Settings > System > Power & battery > Energy recommendations. These guidelines aim to promote energy efficiency and conservation by suggesting specific actions to users.
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Some of the power-saving recommendations include setting the power mode for maximum energy efficiency, enabling dark mode, adjusting screen brightness for optimal energy usage, and configuring the device to sleep or turn off the screen after a period of inactivity.
Microsoft also advises turning off the screensaver, stopping USB devices when the screen is off to preserve battery life, and utilizing a dynamic refresh rate. These measures ensure both energy optimization and smooth device performance.
Conclusion
With the Windows 11 23H2 update, Microsoft continues to prioritize user experience and energy efficiency. The introduction of the detailed power consumption page empowers users to monitor app energy usage, while energy recommendations guide users in optimizing their device’s power management. These new features signify Microsoft’s commitment to providing a seamless and energy-efficient computing experience for Windows 11 users.
