Fortunately, you don’t have to wait. Several apps let you keep your battery percentage visible at all times. If you're on Windows 10 or an older Windows 11 build, you might never get this feature, ...

Windows 11 taskbar is testing a new feature that helps you understand the current power state of your laptop's battery, including showing the battery percentage directly on the taskbar. Microsoft is ...

Introducing new and improved battery icons in Windows 11! These icons have been designed to communicate the battery status of your PC with just a quick glance. Key changes include colored icons to ...

It’s not just the Start menu: Microsoft is also testing a major update to another core Windows 11 feature in the newly ...

Microsoft released an optional preview update for Windows 11 on February 24, 2026, delivering redesigned battery icons that use color-coded states to communicate power levels at a glance. The update, ...