Optimizing your device’s daily performance and ensuring long-term durability is directly related to MacBook battery life. Managing your battery life properly increases your MacBook’s efficiency and ensures uninterrupted use. Applying proper energy management techniques to extend your MacBook battery life is one of the best ways to maintain your device’s performance.
In this guide, you will find the most effective ways to keep your battery lasting longer.
1. Reduce the brightness
Screen brightness is a component that quickly drains your MacBook’s battery. Especially in a bright environment, you can manually lower the screen to extend the battery life. The MacBook’s automatic brightness setting is also an effective aid in this regard.
- Apple menu > System Settings > Display > Lower the brightness level.
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2. Be Careful Not to Leave the Device Plugged in
Leaving your MacBook plugged in for long periods of time can strain the battery. The best way to use lithium-ion batteries is to charge and discharge them regularly. Instead of keeping the battery charged at 100%, keeping it between 20% and 80% will extend the life of the battery.
Tip: Always charging your MacBook, never letting it go below 20% and never charging it all the way to 100%, is one of the best ways to preserve its cycle life.
3. Close Apps You Don't Use
Many apps run in the background, draining both the processor and the battery. The System Monitor app lets you monitor apps that are running in the background and consuming a lot of resources. Closing these apps can help extend your battery life.
- Applications > Utilities > System Watcher.
Close applications that consume too many resources.
4. Use Safari Browser
You can save your battery by using Safari instead of power-hungry browsers like Google Chrome. Safari is optimized for macOS and uses less of your MacBook’s battery.
Note: Keeping too many tabs open in the browser can seriously impact battery life. Limiting tabs can also be a significant savings.
5. Apply Regular Charging Cycle
Apple recommends regular charging cycles to ensure the longevity of MacBook batteries. Completely discharging the battery and then charging it up to 100% each month helps lithium-ion batteries operate more efficiently.
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Note: Lithium-ion batteries have a limited number of charge cycles, so keeping the cycles balanced rather than always charging to full capacity will extend the life of the battery.
6. Use Energy Saving Mode
Energy Saver mode optimizes your MacBook’s performance so it consumes less energy. Enabling this mode is an ideal solution to extend battery life, especially when you’re traveling or outdoors.
- System Settings > Battery > Power Saving Mode.
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7. Use Sleep Mode
Instead of shutting down your MacBook completely, you can prevent your battery from draining quickly by putting it in sleep mode when you're not using it. Sleep mode keeps the device's resource consumption to a minimum and allows it to boot up quickly when you're ready to use it again.
Note: If you are not going to use your device for a long time, turning it off will prevent the battery from draining completely.
8. Turn Off Background App Refresh
Some apps can drain your battery quickly by constantly refreshing data in the background. You can prevent unnecessary energy consumption by disabling this function.
- System Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Close unnecessary apps.
9. Use Original Apple Chargers
Third-party chargers can damage your battery and shorten its life. You can safely charge your battery and extend its life by using Apple's original chargers.
Note: Non-original chargers may cause the battery to overheat and short circuit. Original chargers have internal protection mechanisms to ensure battery safety.
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10. Perform Regular Software Updates
Apple constantly improves battery management with macOS updates. By keeping your software up to date, you can take advantage of these improvements and make your device use its battery more efficiently.
- Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
Conclusion
Making small changes to extend your MacBook’s battery life can have big results in the long run. With simple steps like the right brightness settings, energy saving mode, and regular charging cycles, you can use your device more efficiently. Additionally, KraftCover’s accessories help protect your device from external factors while also optimizing battery performance. Ultimately, by properly managing your MacBook, you can improve not only its battery but also your overall experience. Remember, regular maintenance and careful use play a critical role in extending the life of your MacBook.
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