How to Extend MacBook Battery Life

In any equipment, there are components that deserve special care and MacBook batteryis one of them. In this article, we analyze some causes that can lead to its early wear and give precious tips to prolong its use without having to replace it every 6 months.

A MacBook, whatever the model, lets you unleash your creativity on innovative projects and work long hours on the go, thanks to its portability and state-of-the-art technology. Endowed with enormous power and speed, high quality graphics cards, great autonomy and storage capacity, it is without a doubt a notebook aimed at the most demanding professionals.

However, depending on how it is used and the computer's configuration, the battery can reveal some problems if you don't take certain precautions. Thus, it is important to invest in the preventive maintenance of your MacBook.

6 Ways to Save Your MacBook Battery

• Beware of the battery percentage icon
• Use Energy Saver, with useful saving tips
• Plug in when charging other USB devices
• Optimize brightness, wifi and app settings
• Turn off all programs and external drives that are not being used
• Keep software up to date

Continued use of the Mac without charging it from the outlet, programs that consume the most energy such as modeling or video editing and the accumulation of very heavy files can cause some problems of battery performance. It happens, for example, that the laptop is slow to respond, unexpectedly shuts down, does not open certain applications or suddenly downloads.


The MacBook being known for its speed and performance, these situations prove to be quite frustrating, especially when there is a deadline to comply with. It is necessary to identify the source of the problem and assess whether it is possible for the user to correct what is happening. Let's say the battery isn't charging properly or the MacBook shuts down for no apparent reason. First, try the built-in diagnostic tests recommended by Apple and see what problems have been detected. Sometimes these issues are resolved with something as simple as restarting the computer, waiting for macOS to load and restarting again. This System Management Controller (SMC) reset regulates battery charging and sleep mode, among other processes.

It can also happen that you just need to update a particular software or remove a poorly installed App. Clearing space on the drive, removing folders from the desktop and having fewer tabs open at the same time are also actions that help to save battery. Also try turning off Bluetooth or checking the status of cables or USB ports.

In fact, just one of them is damaged to cause malfunctions on the laptop. In the most serious cases where the MacBook doesn't turn on at all, overheats or makes strange noises without explanation, or where the battery systematically performs poorly, it's not worth despairing and starting to bang it on the walls! Before rushing to the store to buy a new one, we advise you to go to a repair center with certified technicians of the brand.

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