To the list of things that Microsoft really ought to build into Windows from the get go, may we add this neat little tray utility posted by a Reddit user. It consolidates the battery charge status of any devices connected over 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth without the need for individual apps or software.
Dubbed "Halo Battery" by its creator, Reddit user headvox, the tray utility was apparently created with the help of Anthropic's Claude AI model.
According to headvox, Halo Battery "shows the charge status of your 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth devices in one place right on your taskbar. Each device gets its own tray icon: a ring that shows the battery level, with a device pictogram inside. The ring goes amber, then red when the battery is low, and slowly 'breathes' green while charging. Hover over an icon to see the exact percentage."
Among other devices, Halo battery ...
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