BatteryCare 0.9.15.0

A simple and easy to use laptop battery monitor software

BatteryCare is a software created to optimize the usage and performance of the modern laptop's battery.

It monitors the battery's discharge cycles and helps increasing its autonomy and improving it's lifetime.

Here are some key features of "BatteryCare":

• Battery's discharge cycles monitoring:
• The advanced algorithm accurately records when a complete discharge cycle is performed
• When the configured number of discharge cycles is reached, a notification balloon pops up to remind that a full discharge is required
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• Complete battery information:
• It calculates the statistical remaining time in laptops that don't support the battery time left information and only list the charge percentage
• Shows all the detailed information about the battery, such as wear level, capacities, consumption, manufacturer, etc
• Notification area information:
• In battery mode, the notification icon shows the remaining time and percentage of battery
• Automatic power plans switching:
• Depending on the power source of the computer, BatteryCare can automatically select the power plan you prefer (only in Windows Vista or higher)
• Control over Windows Aero and demanding Services:
• Automatically disable the graphics accelerated theme in Windows Vista and/or demanding services that degrade battery lifetime
• Once the laptop stops running on batteries, the theme is re-enabled and the stopped services are restored
• Auto-updates:
• No need to trouble in downloading new installers, when a new version is available, the program updates itself
• Lightweight in the system:
• Given the concern about the battery optimization, BatteryCare does not interfere with the system performance. It requires only a mere 0,1% of Processor and Memory resources

Requirements:

• .NET Framework 2.0

What's New in This Release

• New feature: Displays the CPU and HDD name and Min and Max temperatures when mouse hover the Popup and Main Window.
• Improved Intel Core CPU temperature readings: New method allows to detect a wider range of new CPU models.
• Bugfix: Running in Administrator mode from the settings, caused the program to shutdown after 3 days.

Users are advised to pay attention while installing this ad-supported application:

• Offers to download or install software or components (such as browser toolbars) that the program does not require to fully function (OpenCandy)

Publisher	:	Filipe Lourenço
License	:	Freeware
Size/OS:	:	1.2 MB / Windows All
Download	:	BatteryCare 0.9.15.0