BatteryCare

Spec sheet

Purpose

BatteryCare is software designed to optimize modern laptop battery usage and performance by monitoring discharge cycles and helping improve battery autonomy and lifetime.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · batterycare.net

Privacy

The privacy policy says BatteryCare does not collect or hold personal information that can identify visitors; it describes Google Analytics and possible advertising cookies on the website.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Support

The maker invites users to report problems through a contact form and links to an FAQ.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Alert channels

notification balloonRead 22 Sep 2026 · batterycare.net

Automatic updates

The program updates itself when a new version is available.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Battery details

It displays battery wear level, capacities, consumption, manufacturer, and other information, and estimates remaining time when a laptop does not provide it.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Battery monitoring

It tracks complete discharge cycles and can notify users when a configured cycle count indicates a full discharge is due.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Developer

The FAQ identifies Filipe Lourenço as the person behind the BatteryCare project.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Permissions

The FAQ says administrator privileges are needed to read CPU temperature, and temperature readings may also depend on hardware compatibility.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Portable version

The FAQ recommends downloading the portable version if installation through the installer is not possible.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Power management

It can switch power plans based on the computer’s power source and disable Windows Aero or selected demanding services while running on battery.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Resource use

The maker says BatteryCare requires 0.1% of processor and memory resources.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Runtime dependency

The FAQ says Microsoft .NET 2.0 must be installed if the program fails to run after installation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Supported platforms

Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10Read 22 Sep 2026 · batterycare.net

System requirements

The download page lists compatibility with Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Temperature monitoring

It monitors CPU and hard drive temperatures in Celsius or Fahrenheit.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Tray display

A notification area popup shows temperatures, charge status, remaining time, and power plans.Read 8 Oct 2026 · batterycare.net

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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