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The Battery Status API (available in Chrome and Edge) allows websites to read your device's battery level and charging state. This can be used to optimize web app behavior — for example, reducing animations or sync frequency when battery is low.
Firefox removed support for the Battery API due to privacy concerns, as it could be used as a fingerprinting vector. Safari never implemented it.
The Battery Status API is supported in Chrome and Edge. Firefox removed support due to privacy concerns because battery level can be used as a fingerprinting vector. Safari has never implemented it. You will see N/A on unsupported browsers.
Reduce screen brightness which is the largest power draw. Enable battery saver mode below 20%. Keep battery between 20-80% for long-term health. Close background apps and use dark mode on OLED screens. Avoid heat by not blocking your laptop ventilation.
Lithium-ion batteries degrade naturally with charge cycles. Most laptop batteries retain about 80% of their original capacity after 500 full charge cycles. To maximize battery longevity, avoid leaving your laptop plugged in at 100% for extended periods, keep it away from heat, and try to keep charge levels between 20% and 80% when possible.