{"id":3487,"date":"2023-06-06T06:39:10","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T06:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/?p=3487"},"modified":"2023-09-17T01:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T01:58:43","slug":"tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips To Increase Your Mac&#8217;s Battery Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to know how to increase your Mac&#8217;s juice? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, if your system&#8217;s juice runs out while you are traveling or the charger isn&#8217;t near you, it may prove to be a significant problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here&#8217;s how you can get more hours out of your Mac.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Check_The_Condition_Of_Your_Macs_Battery\" title=\"Check The Condition Of Your Mac&#8217;s Battery&nbsp;\">Check The Condition Of Your Mac&#8217;s Battery&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Set_A_Shutdown_Timer_On_Your_Device\" title=\"Set A Shutdown Timer On Your Device&nbsp;\">Set A Shutdown Timer On Your Device&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Personalize_the_Systems_Battery_Preferences\" title=\"Personalize the System&#8217;s Battery Preferences&nbsp;\">Personalize the System&#8217;s Battery Preferences&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Switch_To_Using_Safari\" title=\"Switch To Using Safari\">Switch To Using Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Turn_Off_Keyboard_Backlight\" title=\"Turn Off Keyboard Backlight&nbsp;\">Turn Off Keyboard Backlight&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Decrease_The_Screens_Brightness\" title=\"Decrease The Screen&#8217;s Brightness&nbsp;\">Decrease The Screen&#8217;s Brightness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#Manage_Resource-Intensive_Applications\" title=\"Manage Resource-Intensive Applications\">Manage Resource-Intensive Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/tips-to-increase-your-macs-battery-life\/#The_Bottom_Line\" title=\"The Bottom Line&nbsp;\">The Bottom Line&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_The_Condition_Of_Your_Macs_Battery\"><\/span>Check The Condition Of Your Mac&#8217;s Battery&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you experiencing terrible battery life? If your Mac is dying within an hour, it means your <a href=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/how-to-replace-battery-in-macbook-pro\/\">battery needs replacing<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is normal if you have been using your system for a long time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Apple menu and navigate to System Preferences &gt; Battery and click Battery again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click Battery Health in the lower-right corner, and you can see the battery conditions listed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using an older version of macOS, you will have to click the battery icon in the Menu bar while holding the Option key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the condition says Normal, it means everything is alright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if it says Service Recommended, it means there&#8217;s something wrong with the battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your cue to head down to the service center and solve the battery issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_A_Shutdown_Timer_On_Your_Device\"><\/span>Set A Shutdown Timer On Your Device&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Macs are typically good at preserving the energy they use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macs are set by default to dim the screen after a few minutes of inactivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the screen shows the screensaver, and eventually, the system is put to sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wes-hicks-ptXljygBu-0-unsplash-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wes-hicks-ptXljygBu-0-unsplash-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wes-hicks-ptXljygBu-0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wes-hicks-ptXljygBu-0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wes-hicks-ptXljygBu-0-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wes-hicks-ptXljygBu-0-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to increase your system&#8217;s battery, it will be beneficial to set a power schedule so that the system shuts down automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can enable the <a href=\"https:\/\/setapp.com\/how-to\/shutdown-timer-on-mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac shut down command<\/a> by going to System Preferences &gt; Energy Saver &gt; switch to the Schedule tab &gt; check Sleep and replace it with Shut Down &gt; specify the exact time and date you would like your system to shut down automatically &gt; click Apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personalize_the_Systems_Battery_Preferences\"><\/span>Personalize the System&#8217;s Battery Preferences&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Macs come with in-built energy saver settings, which can help you improve your Mac&#8217;s battery life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to System Preferences &gt; choose Battery and then choose how long the screen stays on when you are not using the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must ensure the Slightly Dim the Display While on Battery Power option is chosen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to switch off the Power Nap option that checks for updates for data and applications when the system is closed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Switch_To_Using_Safari\"><\/span>Switch To Using Safari<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to give your Mac&#8217;s battery an instant boost, switching to Safari is the best option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this will significantly bump your battery, especially using Chrome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/3-quick-tips-to-reduce-chromes-cpu-usage-battery-drain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chrome is a battery sucker<\/a>, and it heavily consumes the RAM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, your system may die before expected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the simple act of switching from Chrome to Safari will save one or two hours of battery life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can keep Chrome around if you need it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But use Safari for daily use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_Keyboard_Backlight\"><\/span>Turn Off Keyboard Backlight&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The keyboard backlight on your Mac is great if you work in the dark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But having it enabled all the time can consume a lot of battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, it would be best to consider turning the keyboard backlight off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can turn the backlight keyboard off by pressing the F5 key, and this will help to increase the battery life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decrease_The_Screens_Brightness\"><\/span>Decrease The Screen&#8217;s Brightness&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary contributors to battery drain on your Mac is screen brightness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you use your device in a well-lit environment, you might not need the brightness to be set to maximum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4064848-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4064848-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4064848-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4064848-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/appletoo.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pexels-cottonbro-studio-4064848.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can lower the brightness level to enhance your Mac&#8217;s battery life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can adjust the brightness by pressing the F1 key and keep pressing it until the brightness is reduced to the desired level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you decrease the brightness level, you will save battery power and be able to use your device for longer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manage_Resource-Intensive_Applications\"><\/span>Manage Resource-Intensive Applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Resource-intensive, rogue applications can eat up your Mac&#8217;s battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must watch out if those applications run in the background when you are not using them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be best to practice quitting all the resource-intensive applications after using them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications like Steam, Photoshop, and other games you might have installed might be the culprits behind your Mac&#8217;s excessive battery drain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see which resource-intensive applications and programs are running in the background, open Activity Monitor &gt; and click on the CPU tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you will see all the applications that are the biggest resource hogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can quit those applications and increase your system&#8217;s battery life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These simple yet effective tricks increase your Mac&#8217;s battery life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implement these and experience the difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find your system lasting longer than usual, and you won&#8217;t need to always be near the charging station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, you can use the portability of your Mac and take it anywhere with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to know how to increase your Mac&#8217;s juice? 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