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should i leave my M2 MacBook Pro plugged in

should I leave my M2 MacBook Pro plugged in most of the time

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.3

Posted on Jun 19, 2023 8:44 PM

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leroydouglas

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Posted on Jun 19, 2023 9:29 PM

JMichael Felty wrote:

should I leave my M2 MacBook Pro plugged in most of the time

The rule of thumb—if you are near the mains leave it plugged in, if you need the portability then run on the battery only—this is how you optimize your battery charging and extend the working life of your battery by reducing the cycle count.

Determine battery cycle count for Mac notebooks

Determine battery cycle count for Mac laptops - Apple Support

You do not have to micro-manage the battery charging—let the built in Battery Health Management worry about this

About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support

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