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    Numeric battery charge percentage in tray?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by HowardPhillips, Oct 8, 2006.

  1. HowardPhillips

    HowardPhillips Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any program (preferably something tiny, not a bloated monstrosity with 19942389 other functions) that can do that well? After trying several, I'm currently using Speedswitch XP, but I'm not happy with it, as its percentage icon doesn't look very clear, it adds another completely unnecessary tray icon, and sometimes after autostarting it stays in the taskbar instead of minimizing to tray... (By the way, it claims to optimize the battery life on the fly, but I haven't noticed any difference with it or without it...)
     
    HowardPhillips, Oct 8, 2006
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    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    If all you need is something that shows battery life in percentage, and nothing else, I could probably piece it together in an hour or two when I get home.

    That is, if I can be bothered, and you can't find a better tool before then. :)
     
    Jalf, Oct 8, 2006
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  3. HowardPhillips

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    That would be great, and I'm sure many would be interested. Just as long as it's clear and readable. ;)

    (Then, in time, you could add new features and conquer the tray battery percentage indicator software market :D)
     
    HowardPhillips, Oct 8, 2006
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    Yahoo Widgets has a battery thing.
     
    eric06, Oct 8, 2006
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    i'll try to make something for you
     
    jon.rambo, Oct 9, 2006
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