Apple’s newest macOS update makes it easier than ever to check MacBook battery health, and to prolong its lifespan. In this pro tip, we’ll show you where to find the new battery health features, and how to check the status of yours.
“Mac batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are consumable components that become less effective as they age,” Apple explains. That’s why your MacBook needs charging more frequently as it gets older.
There’s not much you can do about it. Standard battery-preserving practices, like not allowing your MacBook to sit without a charge for weeks on end, are helpful. But battery degradation is, unfortunately, an unavoidable problem.
Apple hopes to at least make this less of an issue with new battery health features — similar to those introduced to iPhone last year — on MacBook. Here’s where to find them.
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