It works well in Windows 8, so take a look. Our free application, Battery Optimizer, can automate make of these power-saving functions and more. Click Save Changes when doneĭetermine what each of the power buttons does on your laptop. Each action can do nothing, hibernate, sleep, or shut down the PC.

This will let you define the power button, the sleep button (if applicable), and closing the lid. Modify an existing power plan’s settings here. If you’ve got tasks scheduled for nighttime, you might want to make sure the PC doesn’t go to sleep before that happens.

You can choose an existing plan or modify one.

The process for Windows 8 is pretty much the same. Also, these power settings determine what happens when the lid is closed.Įarlier, I covered how to change the power settings on a Windows 7 machine. Power settings also determine what happens when the laptop is plugged in, or when it’s on battery power. The power plan in Windows 8 determines how much battery your laptop is using, versus how much performance it gives you.