On Tue, 5 Nov 2019 19:30:28 -0600, Terry Coombs
wrote:


* When you're not using your laptop comp for an extended period , do
you leave it plugged in to the power or unplugged ? I got one intending
to use it out in the shop , which ain't happening because I don't spend
much time out there right now , so it sits unused most of the time . I'm
wondering which option is best for long battery life - I generally boot
it up for updates/etc every week or so .
Do NOT keep it plugged in for best battery life. One suggestion I
have given others is to put it on a timer and charge it for an hour or
less once a week if you are worried about the battery going flat. That
was for the older nickel batteries. The lithium batteries are a lot
better at holding a charge - so mabee 5 minuted a week.