<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Microsoft is testing a new adaptive energy saver mode in Windows 11 to improve laptop battery life by automatically enabling or disabling the main energy saver mode based on the laptop's workload.</li><li>The traditional energy saver mode in Windows 11 reduces display brightness, disables transparency effects, stops background apps, pauses non-critical Windows update downloads, and limits syncing of certain apps like OneDrive and OneNote.</li><li>The new adaptive energy saver mode will be available only on devices with a battery, automatically turning on or off without affecting screen brightness to make it less noticeable on laptops, tablets, and handheld devices.</li><li>This feature is currently being tested with Windows Insider testers and is expected to be added to Windows 11 later this year, but it won't be available for desktop PCs.</li></ul>

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