Those who haven't yet made the jump to Windows 11 might have their arms twisted by a new update that appears to be in the pipeline. Micorsoft is currently working on an update called adaptive energy saver mode and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Once installed, this function will make automatic changes based on the laptop's workload and the amount of power that's left in the tank.

That might not sound like anything new. However, unlike current battery-saving options, which start dimming the screen to a point where it's almost impossible to see what's going on, the new feature leaves the display well alone.

“Adaptive energy saver is an opt-in feature that automatically enables and disables energy saver, without changing screen brightness, based on the power state of the device and the current system load,” Microsoft explained in its latest Windows Insider update.

There's no word on how much extra life you'll get out of the battery but it appears there will be a decent power boost whilst leaving the screen continues to glow bright.

Adaptive energy saver is currently being tested and should arrive on laptops in the very near future.

This latest Windows 11 boost couldn't come at a more important time.

There are now just a few months left until Windows 10's end of life, and that means millions will need to jump to Microsoft's very latest operating system or risk their PC becoming more vulnerable to malware.

The deadline is October 14th 2025.

Along with losing security updates, those with Windows 10 won't get any new features, such as the battery booster that's arriving soon on Windows 11.

If you haven't already made the jump, then it feels like now is a good time to think about switching.

As Microsoft explains, "Once a Microsoft operating system (OS) reaches the end of support, customers will no longer receive technical assistance, software updates, or security fixes. We recommend upgrading to a version of Windows that is still supported,"