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The latest Device Maintenance coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Google’s ChromeOS 141 Now Shows Battery Health and Can Cap Charging — a Feature Windows Still Lacks
Google has begun rolling out ChromeOS 141, and with it comes a pair of long-awaited features: a built-in battery health check and an option to limit charging to 80%. For Chromebook owners, this means...
Airport Biometric Job Boom: Tanzania Recruits 23 Windows IT Techs for Immigration Systems
A recruitment portal in Tanzania has just posted a single intake for 23 identical junior IT support roles, all stationed at Dar es Salaam’s airports and all tasked with keeping biometric...
How to Fix Slow Charging and Battery Discharge Issues on Windows 10 Laptops
A laptop that charges slowly—or worse, actually loses battery while plugged in—presents a deeply frustrating scenario for any user. Far beyond mere inconvenience, this issue can threaten...
How to Get Free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 After October 2025
With the official end of support for Windows 10 looming on October 14, 2025, Microsoft’s announcement of a program providing Extended Security Updates (ESU)—with a path to receiving them at no...
Mac vs Windows Security Updates in 2026: What You Need to Know
As we approach 2026, millions of users are wondering whether their current Mac or Windows PC will still receive critical security updates. The answer depends on your device's age, operating system...
How to Detect and Fix Battery-Draining Apps on Windows 11 for Maximum Efficiency
For Windows 11 users, squeezing every last minute of battery life out of a laptop can feel like a constant battle, especially when rogue apps quietly sap power in the background. With the increasing...