Windows 11's background processes should no longer trigger Modern Standby issues, which means your PC will not use excessive battery.

There was a bug in Windows 11 that allowed background processes to break through standby and wake the computer, causing ...

Discover the best power settings for Windows 11 in 2026 to optimize battery life, boost performance, and ensure efficiency.

Microsoft is working on several power-related improvements for Windows 11. The OS is getting new Power Mode settings and a bunch of optimizations to improve energy efficiency and battery life.

Windows 11 24H2 has fixed the Modern Standby battery drain bug that caused laptops to wake unexpectedly and overheat in sleep mode, now limiting wake sources automatically.