Why can't I limit the maximum CPU frequency after the most recent windows 10 update?

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I use an older laptop (from around 2013), and I prefer to run it on the lowest possible CPU frequency (to extend the lifespan of the hardware, and because it's somewhat annoying to have to recharge it all the time.) I was a bit shocked to discover after installing the most recent update that the advanced power settings no longer appear to allow control over the minimum and maximum CPU frequencies. Is this in fact the case, or am I overlooking something?

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