How to Maximize Battery Life on Your Mac

When you are working on the go, the only thing that can slow you down is your computer's battery life. Mac computers offer a number of controllable options that allow you to get the most of out of your battery, because sometimes that extra 15 minutes can make all the difference.

Things You'll Need

• Mac laptop

Instructions

Maximizing Your Battery

1. Click on the battery icon on the main toolbar.

2. Choose "Energy Saver Preferences" from the drop-down menu. This will open a new window.

3. Change the "Settings for" to "Battery."

4. Choose the "Optimization," "Better Energy Savings." This will adjust the levels of the dials below. These are the default energy-saving preferences, but you can adjust them even further if the changes won't interfere with your activities.

Tips & Warnings

• You should also close any unnecessary programs that are running.

• Make sure you have enough battery life before, not after, you leave the nearest charger.

References

• Mac Support