<human>:  What can I do to maximize battery life on my laptop?
<bot>: Minimize the use of resource-intensive applications, such as video streaming and gaming. 2 Reduce your laptop's brightness and turn off other displays to help conserve battery power. 3 Unplug the laptop's power adapter when it's not in use. 4 Adjust your laptop's power settings to switch to power-saving mode. 5 Try to run fewer tasks at once. 6 Make sure your laptop is running the latest software updates. 7 Regularly clean your laptop of dust and dirt that can clog your machine and reduce battery life.