When running your laptop computer on solar power, you should adjust your power-saving settings in Windows or Linux in order to conserve power when plugged in the same as it does when running on battery power, because your solar power isn’t unlimited the way an AC outlet is. Most laptops waste a lot of energy when recharging their internal batteries, so  you’ll be most efficient with your limited solar energy if you keep the laptop plugged in and fully charged. However, keeping the battery constantly topped-off isn’t the best thing for the laptop battery. Continue reading →