How to simulate on battery performance drop?

Weyla
Weyla Member Posts: 10

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edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
Hello,
I never really used my laptop when it was not plugged in so i never noticed how much cooler it is.
I tried it on class today and the fans did not even turn on while browsing the internet. When i do it plugged in it gets warmer and the fans are contantly running. 
I know while on battery it basically cuts the performance in half and probably thats why its not hot.
Is it possible to do the same without unplugging the laptop? 
I know its not a big deal but i'm curious if its possible or not.

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  • RanY2J
    RanY2J Member Posts: 599 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
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    Weyla said:
    Hello,
    I never really used my laptop when it was not plugged in so i never noticed how much cooler it is.
    I tried it on class today and the fans did not even turn on while browsing the internet. When i do it plugged in it gets warmer and the fans are contantly running. 
    I know while on battery it basically cuts the performance in half and probably thats why its not hot.
    Is it possible to do the same without unplugging the laptop? 
    I know its not a big deal but i'm curious if its possible or not.
    Well, you could set up a power plan on the laptop and proceed forward from there. In other words, basically when you're on battery lots of background programs get suspended to save power, you can do the same by setting up a power plan on the laptop. Just type power on the start menu and you'll see the options.
    BElieve in YOUrself.

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  • RanY2J
    RanY2J Member Posts: 599 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    Answer ✓
    Weyla said:
    Hello,
    I never really used my laptop when it was not plugged in so i never noticed how much cooler it is.
    I tried it on class today and the fans did not even turn on while browsing the internet. When i do it plugged in it gets warmer and the fans are contantly running. 
    I know while on battery it basically cuts the performance in half and probably thats why its not hot.
    Is it possible to do the same without unplugging the laptop? 
    I know its not a big deal but i'm curious if its possible or not.
    Well, you could set up a power plan on the laptop and proceed forward from there. In other words, basically when you're on battery lots of background programs get suspended to save power, you can do the same by setting up a power plan on the laptop. Just type power on the start menu and you'll see the options.
    BElieve in YOUrself.