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Windows 11 preview has energy-saving mode for desktop PCs

30/11/2023

Translation: machine translated

Microsoft is currently testing an improved energy-saving mode for Windows 11. The special thing about the new version is that it can also save energy on desktop PCs.

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 version (build 26002) for the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Programme. Among other things, the update contains a revised energy-saving mode that now also works for desktop PCs. Windows versions made available for the Canary Channel are in an early phase and may be unstable. It is therefore not advisable to try this out yourself.

Only those who select the Canary Channel in the Windows Insider Programme can use the new energy-saving mode. However, these Windows versions can be unstable. It is better to use the beta channel if you want to benefit from new functions earlier.
Source: Martin Jud

Microsoft also reserves the right not to provide complete documentation for these versions. The company does not provide many details about this new feature on its blog: "Starting with this build (build 26002), we are introducing Power Saving Mode, which extends and improves Battery Saver Mode. It's an easy way to extend battery life and reduce power consumption while sacrificing some system performance."

Energy-saving mode on the desktop PC: can be activated at «Settings > System > Performance» and in the quick settings.
Source: Martin Jud

This is followed by an explanation of how the energy-saving mode works - as it is already known for laptops. The concluding words reveal the most important innovation, which applies to both laptops and desktop PCs: "Although energy-saving mode is optimised to extend battery life, it is also available when the PC is connected to the mains (this also applies to desktop PCs)".

It remains to be seen if and when the new energy-saving mode will be available in this form for normal Windows users. Read the following Windows tip to find out how you can save power with the normal release version of Windows 11: