This Built-In Windows Tool Can Diagnose Your PC's Battery Health

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It's a bit hidden, but it's easy to find if you know where to look.

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The health and performance of a laptop's internal components are things that are important to keep a close eye on over its lifespan. A laptop's longevity is permanently linked to the status of its battery.

If you have a laptop, the battery is one that you may want to pay particularly close attention to. A failing or struggling battery will have some significant negative impacts on your laptop's performance, in addition to eventually being the thing that stops it from booting altogether.

Thankfully, there's a nifty, little-known Windows tool that can helpyou diagnose your laptop battery and its condition, as well as help you to determine when it may be time for you to look at a potential replacement. Perhaps more than any other type of computer out there, laptops are exceptionally...

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