How to turn Use Energy Saver Even When Connected to Power on or off in Microsoft Edge
Energy saver mode in Microsoft Edge (a built-in setting that puts background tabs to sleep) lowers your computer’s power use even when your laptop is plugged into a wall outlet.
Microsoft Edge version 100 and newer include this control to reduce overall power draw while you browse the web. You can turn this setting on or off at any time in the browser settings to decide how much power Edge uses.
To enable Energy Saver when plugged in, open Edge Settings, navigate to System and performance, then Performance, and toggle on “Use energy saver even when connected to power.” This helps your computer run cooler and consume less electricity.
Use Energy Saver Even When Plugged In
Microsoft Edge energy saver plugged in lets you keep power-saving mode running even when your laptop is connected to a charger. You can turn on this setting in your browser settings to keep your computer running cooler and save electricity, even when you do not need to worry about battery life.
Microsoft Edge lets you keep Energy Saver active even when your device is plugged in. This setting is handy if your computer tends to run warm, or if you want to conserve power whenever possible. It allows the browser to continue managing background tabs and other tasks to use less power.
Here is how to turn it on:
- Open Microsoft Edge Settings: Click the three dots
...in the top right corner of the browser. Then, click Settings .
Why? This opens the menu to change browser settings.
What happens? A new tab opens with all the settings for Microsoft Edge. - Go to System and performance: In the Settings tab, find and click on System and performance in the left sidebar.
Why? This section has settings for how Edge uses your computer’s resources.
What happens? The settings for system and performance appear. - Find the Energy Saver settings: Under “System and performance,” click on Performance.
Why? This shows the specific settings for Energy Saver.
What happens? You will see the options for Energy Saver. - Turn on the setting: Look for the option that says “Use energy saver even when connected to power.” Click the switch next to it to turn it On.
Why? This tells Edge to use its power-saving features even when plugged in.
What happens? The switch turns blue, showing the setting is now active. Edge will now use less power even when plugged in.
Reference:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learn-about-performance-features-in-microsoft-edge
Summary
Microsoft Edge's Energy Saver typically conserves battery when your device is unplugged, but you can now opt to keep it active even when plugged in.
Does the energy saver turn off when plugged in?
Users can configure the Energy Saver in Windows Settings to activate automatically when their devices reach a specific battery percentage. Configure Windows Settings to always run Energy Saver when plugged in.
How to turn on battery saver when plugged in?
To enable it based on battery level, a slider appears allowing you to choose the percentage. This setting determines the battery level at which Battery Saver automatically turns on for your Android device.
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