How to use Power Options
Windows 10
For instructions on Accessing Power Options, click here
Choose or customize a power plan
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings (like display brightness, sleep, etc.) that manages how your computer uses power. Tell me more about power plans
Preferred plans --------------------------------------------------------
Balanced (recommended) Change plan settings
Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable hardware
Power saver Change plan settings
Saves energy by reducing your computer's performance where possible.
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High performance Change plan settings
Favors performance, but may use more energy.
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