How to Maximize Battery Life In Your MacBook Air

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Here's how to make your MacBook Air battery last as long as possible between charges.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Click on the Battery Icon at the top right of the menu bar. Select Better Energy Savings from the drop down menu.
Step 2

Turn down the screen brightness using the small "sun icon" keys at the top left of the keyboard.
Step 3

Eject any DVD or CD in the drive slot.
Step 4

Unplug any powered USB and Firewire devices, like an optical mouse or a hard drive.
Step 5

Turn Bluetooth Off.
Step 6

Turn your Airport Off if you aren't using the internet.
Step 7

Doing all of the above can drastically improve your battery life.