It’s safe to say that your battery is probably the most important component of your Mac. This is because, without it, your Mac would pretty much be as useful as a brick. And while your Mac is made of several other components, it is your battery that offers you the portability that you need to work from anywhere using your protective laptop sleeve.
The problem with batteries is that they don’t last forever. As time passes, they start to degrade, and as a result, they begin to hold less power. This then starts to affect how long you can spend working without having to plug in a charger. But if you learn how to take good care of your battery and your Mac, you can prolong its life. This means not only taking care of the internal components but also keeping its exterior from being damaged.
In this respect, you can easily accomplish this by purchasing a protective laptop sleeve. And one of the best options in the market is Lention’s (PCB-B300 Series). This accessory comes in a convenient and compact design that is suitable for daily carry and is made of a water-resistant neoprene material that ensures your Mac stays fully protected from any accidental spills. Plus, it also comes with a small pouch that is perfect for packing any extra accessories that you may need such as cables, chargers or external storage devices.
Now, before we dive into how you can keep your battery in healthy shape, you first need to understand that batteries go through a certain number of charge cycles before they start to degrade. For those unfamiliar, a battery cycle counts as a complete 100% charge to 0% discharge. This means that if you charge it and use your Ma until it’s completely drained, then that counts as one cycle. Once your battery reaches its maximum point which is an average of about 1000 cycles, it will start to hold less charge. However, that number tends to vary depending on how old your Mac is.
Luckily, you can assess just how many charges cycles your battery has run up, by heading to the Apple menu > About This Mac > System Report > Power. From there, you will find the battery section that will detail your battery’s condition. If it says that it’s normal then you should be good for a while. However, if it says that it needs servicing, then you may have to replace the battery soon.
How to Maintain Your Mac’s Battery Health
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Update Your macOS System
Each update that Apple releases will usually carry a good amount of improvements. They should optimize your macOS system and also ease the burden on your hardware. This includes bringing in some new power-saving features that can help maintain your battery’s health and keep it running at an optimum level. You can be looking out for updates by heading to System Preferences > Software Update. If there is a new update then make sure to download it. You can also set your Mac to download new updates automatically.
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Avoid Connecting Too Many Peripherals
If you want to avoid draining your Mac’s battery health too quickly over time, then you need to avoid connecting or charging too many devices directly on your Mac. You can avoid this by utilizing a multiple usb c hub, which will ensure that you can safely expand your connectivity ports and plug-in several devices without overloading your Mac’s system processor. (protective laptop sleeve)
In this respect, we recommend checking out the (CB-C35H-1M) hub from Lention, which is universally compatible with most computers. They also come with 4 USB 3.0 ports. This means you can connect external devices such as keyboards, mobile devices, or storage drives. Moreover, it offers a high data transfer rate of up to 5Gbps, with 60W power pass-through to charge any external devices. Additionally, it comes with a 3.3ft extra cable extension that allows you to be more adaptable in your workspace for extra convenience.
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Avoid Excess Heat
It’s pretty common knowledge that excess heat tends to cause some of the worst damage in electronic devices. In this regard, your internal temps should not exceed 72° F. If they do, that poses a risk to your battery. In such instances, you should also avoid charging your battery to avoid damaging it. However, once the internal temps have subsided, everything should be back to normal.
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Unburden Your Mac’s Hard Drive
If you didn’t know already, having full storage space can lead to several issues on your Mac. This is because whenever your memory space is at a bare minimum, your Mac’s processor has to work even harder to accommodate your open applications. This leaves little room for your internal memory to store data and can lead to your Mac crashing, freezing, among several other problems. This includes affecting your battery as it starts to work overtime due to the processor needing more power to function effectively.
However, you can prevent this by utilizing a macbook pro standing dock which will allow you to conveniently transfer any large files from your laptop to an external storage device eg. an iPad, thereby alleviating your Mac’s storage issue. In this regard, we suggest purchasing Lention’s (CB-D42) model.
Despite being small in size, this 7-in-1 docking station will allow you to connect your iPad to any computer or external device. It is also reasonably powerful, as it features two USB 3.0 ports, two SD card slots, one 4K HDMI port, and one USB-C charging port that provides a power pass of up to 100W. Plus, it includes one 3.5mm Audio port for connecting headphones. This makes it an extremely versatile dock that should prove ideal for both professional and home users.
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