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Charging while using

Is it recommended to plug in to charge while using my MacBook? (new 16' with MagSafe 3)

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Nov 9, 2021 9:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2021 9:42 AM

cnbga wrote:

Is it recommended to plug in to charge while using my MacBook? (new 16' with MagSafe 3)


It is preferred yes.


If you are near the mains leave it plugged in, if you need the portability then run on the battery.


This how you extended the working life of your battery by reducing cycle count


Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585



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Nov 9, 2021 9:42 AM in response to cnbga

cnbga wrote:

Is it recommended to plug in to charge while using my MacBook? (new 16' with MagSafe 3)


It is preferred yes.


If you are near the mains leave it plugged in, if you need the portability then run on the battery.


This how you extended the working life of your battery by reducing cycle count


Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks 

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201585



Charging while using

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