One of the most popular advantages of MacBooks is their long battery life. We all love going to work with our Mac without taking the charger with us. So, are you using your Mac at its maximum charging performance? What can be done to extend the battery life of your MacBook and maximize its usage time? Today we have prepared a quick tip content for you.
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Ways to Extend MacBook Battery Life
Extending battery life means increasing the amount of time your Mac can be used on a full charge, and all you need to do is make a few small tweaks.
Remember: The terms "battery usage time" and "battery life" that we use in this content are different things. Battery usage time is the time your device can be used from a full charge to a full charge. Battery life refers to how long the battery in your device can work healthily. For example, battery usage time can be 11 hours. Battery life can be a period of 5 years.
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Use the Latest Software : The latest versions install various settings on your device that optimize battery life. An app that used more battery power than necessary because it worked incorrectly in a previous version may have been fixed in a new version. So make sure you're always using the latest version on your Mac. To check if you're up to date, go to System Preferences > Software Update.
- Check Display Settings : Your screen brightness, whether options like WiFi and AirDrop are turned on or off, and closing unused apps can all have a significant impact on how long your battery will last. Make sure to turn off WiFi and AirDrop if you’re not using them. Check for apps that are using a lot of power in the background.
- Disconnect peripherals that you are not using : Devices such as headphones, mouse, keyboard or external memory that are connected to your device even though you are not using them will negatively affect the MacBook charging time. This applies to the new MacBook Air charging time as well as older models. So be sure to check these devices.
Is There Any Harm in Charging a Device Other Than a MacBook?
No, you can charge iPhone, Apple Watch and even AirPods by plugging a cable into your MacBook. However, in order to avoid any negative impact on your MacBook Battery Life, plug your computer into the charger and leave it on. Otherwise, the device you plug into the charger may drain your computer's battery faster than normal.
How Do I View My MacBook Battery Health?
MacBook battery health or Macbook Battery Life affects your experience while using your device and is a metric that buyers will be curious about when you want to sell your device. To check the battery health of your Mac;
Apple menu > System Settings > Battery > Battery health (right)
How to Extend MacBook Battery Life?
Here are your tips for extending MacBook battery life or maintaining MacBook battery health:
Pay Attention to Ambient Temperature.
To extend the life of your MacBook battery and use your device healthily, you need to use your device in optimal environments. For example, extremely hot environments can negatively affect battery health. Generally, environments between 16 degrees and 22 degrees are perfect for your Mac. If you are going to keep your device somewhere for a long time, you need to make sure that this environment does not exceed 35 degrees.
When a certain temperature is exceeded, the MacBook software can reduce the charge capacity by around 20 percent for safety reasons. However, if this happens rarely, there is no need to worry. The battery capacity will return to normal when you return to a normal environment. However, it is still a good idea not to leave your Mac in very hot environments for long periods of time.
If You Are Not Using Your Mac, Charge It Halfway.
If you’re going on a long trip or vacationing for a few days, you might not be using your Mac for a long time. In these cases, don’t fully charge your MacBook or leave it completely discharged. A battery charge of 50% to 60% is generally ideal if you’re not going to use your device for a few days.
Some of those who apply to service with the complaint of "My Mac is not charging" are consumers who leave their devices on empty charge for a long time. In such a scenario, the battery can go into a discharged state. In order to avoid such a situation, it is very important not to discharge the battery.
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