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Is it good to use macbook on power when power option is available

Is it good to use macbook on power when power option is available?


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Posted on Oct 15, 2021 12:28 AM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2021 1:43 AM

Most with some experience would suggest the portable Mac

should be used in manner which complements its strengths;

and carries it through weakness. (It runs on supplemental DC

power; even the main processor + GPU runs at peak on AC.)


To always use grid power & seek it, will extend the battery life

and not add to an abnormally higher cycle count ~from charge

then discharge uses. Those, & natural 'chemical decomposition'

can and do detract, from a longer expected battery life.


• Get help with your Mac notebook battery - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054


Further tips & hints are in blue-text links inside above article.


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Oct 15, 2021 1:43 AM in response to jimmjovad

Most with some experience would suggest the portable Mac

should be used in manner which complements its strengths;

and carries it through weakness. (It runs on supplemental DC

power; even the main processor + GPU runs at peak on AC.)


To always use grid power & seek it, will extend the battery life

and not add to an abnormally higher cycle count ~from charge

then discharge uses. Those, & natural 'chemical decomposition'

can and do detract, from a longer expected battery life.


• Get help with your Mac notebook battery - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204054


Further tips & hints are in blue-text links inside above article.


Is it good to use macbook on power when power option is available

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