<br /> A laptop battery grants mobility, but at the price of being chained to that little battery life gauge.<br />Fortunately, certain techniques can extend their life and stave off dreaded performance decay.<br />According to Digital Trends, start by quitting any apps running in the background and eating up your battery.<br />You can also manually reduce the amount of power you’re using by shutting off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use.<br />Also, don't let your battery run down completely before recharging. <br />