Keeping your Mac’s battery in shape and healthy

?There seems to always be something about #apple batteries dying too quick or their lifespan being short, but what can you do to extend its life? Check out our #tips and tricks to learn how to keep your battery in tip-top shape!

?Close out those applications when you aren’t using them!

We have all been guilty of leaving our Spotify or Apple Music app open even when we aren’t listening to music or forgetting to shut down programs that we don’t frequently use. This not only eats up your battery, but also unnecessarily uses up your #RAM (Random Access Memory), slowing down your computer functions.

100% charge is NOT good for your Mac

This one might come as a surprise to many people, but you read that correctly: continuing to charge after your mac has reached 100% #battery capacity will actually hurt your #Mac battery. Macs are not designed to spend very long at 100%. It is recommended that you try to unplug at around 50% to preserve battery life!

?Oh, and on that same note- don’t let it drop to low capacity either. We know, they are sensitive little things but let’s get the most out of these pricey computers! They sweet spot is around 15%-75%. None of us are perfect so it is ok to go outside of that range, of course! Just try to be mindful.

?Treat your Mac like you’d treat an antique car

?Confused by this one?

If you plan on storing your mac for an elongated period of time (like an antique car) remember to take it out for a (metaphorical) spin to warm up that engine! If you are going to be storing it for up to 6 months, remember to periodically take it out and charge it up to 50-75%. This will help your battery longevity and can be an opportunity to download any updates!??

?Your Mac is not built for Antarctica or the Mojave?

?This one is pretty obvious, but in all seriousness, try not to leave your Mac in your car on a cold night or a scorching day. Your battery components are sensitive and exposure to harsh temperatures can damage them. Apple recommends keeping it at a “comfort zone” of 50 F to 95F.

?Update. Update. Update.?

Last, but certainly not least, keep it updated! Yes, the #updates will make your operating system look prettier and give you new features, but they also can come with robust battery #optimization updates! These updates are not only vital for your Mac’s battery health, but also come with #cybersecurity updates that help protect your device as a whole!

Conclusion:

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