HI all.

Finally changed my old laptop and I’ve been wondering if I should be using an app like Al Dente or batt to preserve it’s battery cycles. Anyone have personal experiences with one or the other that they care to comment on?

Thanks!

  • SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works
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    5 days ago

    I repair Macs. Just use basic lithium battery practices:

    • mostly keep charge between 30-80%
    • charge fully if you are about to use
    • long term storage with a 70% charge
    • don’t run down to empty if you can help it
    • don’t leave plugged in all the time
    • avoid prolonged temperature extremes
    • avoid shitty chargers, Apple chargers are expensive but generally worth it

    Beware of add-ons that access hardware, for various reasons.

    Apple batteries are rated for around 1000 cycles, or around 5 years of average use. Follow the above advice and you might eke out 1500 or so.