October 2025

Short answer: When you’re at a desk, keep it plugged in (and cool). When you’re mobile, run on battery. Smart

There are four main places to change battery behavior on a Dell laptop: My Dell (consumer), Dell Optimizer (business), the

Dell Power Manager is (or rather, was) Dell’s Windows app for controlling laptop power behavior—battery charge limits, thermal/performance modes, and

The classic Dell Power Manager app has been discontinued and its features were folded into two newer apps: My Dell

Limiting the state of charge to ~80% is one of the best ways to slow battery wear if you’re plugged

Dell Power Manager is the control center for battery charging behavior, thermal/performance modes, and (on supported models) battery health tools.

United States • Travel & Shipping A guide to what belongs in your carry-on (and never in checked), how the