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Can Battery Affect Laptop Performance – Simple Fixes and When to Worry

Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Laptop running slower than usual? Before assuming your hardware’s outdated, you might want to check your battery. It turns out battery health and power settings can quietly drag down performance—even on newer machines. Whether you’re gaming, working remotely, or just trying to get through a Zoom call, power delivery plays…