How to use Windows 11's hidden battery health tool to diagnose your PC (before it's too late)

This article explains how to generate and interpret a Windows 11 battery report using PowerShell (powercfg /batteryreport), highlighting key metrics such as design capacity, full charge capacity, cycle count, and battery life estimates to assess degradation. It provides practical thresholds (e.g., ~15–20% capacity loss or around 500 cycles) for considering replacement and outlines options for obtaining a new battery through manufacturers or third-party repair services.