Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the blog of BHS Help Desk senior Lucas Townsend.

Have you ever gotten to work/school and realized that your iPad/iPhone is low on battery? It happens to the best of us and it really makes the day a pain. If you follow these five quick simple tricks, then your battery can last for much longer!

Here are the tips!

1. Turn down the brightness
2. Close background apps
3. Use low power mode
4. Turn off Bluetooth
5. Check out the battery menu

Make sure to check out my screencast to see how these tips are done!