Everyone knows that Apple will update the macOS operating system regularly. Take MacBook Pro version 20 16 as an example, the battery fluctuation and standby time have been fixed in the latest macOS Sierra update. So if you encounter battery problems, you should first consider updating the system to the latest version.
2. Check the battery status
If your Macbook encounters a serious problem of "insufficient standby time", especially if the battery runs out within 1 hour, it means that the battery may need to be replaced. A battery has a life cycle, and its capacity will be exhausted after a long time.
When the system detects a serious battery error, macOS will automatically prompt the user: press and hold? Option-click the battery icon in the taskbar to see if the battery condition is "normal". If there is a problem, it will prompt the Mac service station to handle it.
3. Switch to Safari if possible.
Seriously, Safari in macOS saves more electricity than Chrome. According to everyone's specific situation, using Safari instead of Chrome can even extend the battery life of 1-2 hours.
4. Customize the energy-saving mode
MACOS comes with power saving mode, which can help users maximize the standby time of MAC. Simply select the "Power Saving" option in System Preferences to configure it.
It is suggested to reduce the time to automatically turn off the monitor and let the hard disk automatically choose sleep, which can also save a lot of electricity. At the same time, turning off Power Nap can also save the power consumption when the machine sleeps to some extent.
Dim the screen
Lowering the screen brightness on Retina MacBook Pro will help to extend battery life. Users of the old equipment can use the F 1 and F2 keys on the keyboard to complete this operation. The new version of 20 16 Macbook can quickly control the screen brightness directly with the Touch Bar.
Of course, if you want to dim the screen manually, you may need to disable brightness level in System Preferences-Display.
6. Manage the Bandit application
Some resource-intensive "robber" applications also consume a lot of power in the background when they quit, so when you quit unused resource-intensive programs such as Photoshop or Steam games, you should also pay attention to whether they really quit in the background.
Robber applications in macOS can be viewed and managed in the CPU tab of Activity Monitor (in Applications-Utilities). For unused application processes with unusually high CPU usage, double-click and select Exit.
7. Clean up the macOS system
Although macOS is quite good at managing its own resources, junk files will grow rapidly if used improperly. Just like an aircraft carrier sailing in the sea, even if the steel is strong, it will be corroded by seawater if it is not maintained regularly.
If you install too many software packages on your Mac, especially for programmers, cleaning the macOS system regularly is a better choice to optimize battery life.
Users who use macOS Sierra can use the built-in storage management tools to clear large and unimportant files.
In addition, third-party applications such as CleanMyMac 3 are also committed to improving the performance and battery health of macOS. For users who are looking for a free solution, you can look at OnyX, which can run optimization scripts at the operating system level, but remember to back up important files in advance.
8. Turn off the keyboard backlight
Although the backlit keyboard is a good function of Macbook, the default keyboard backlight of macOS Sierra will automatically turn off when it is idle for 5 seconds, and even adjust the backlight brightness automatically in poor light. But turning on the backlight for a long time means that the battery life is reduced, so if you often use your Mac in the dark, you can still consider using F5 to turn off the keyboard backlight.
9. Monitor Mac battery information
By default, macOS does not disclose battery-related details to users, so you can manually install the battery health menu bar battery application to monitor the details of Mac batteries.
10. Disable turbocharging.
Turbo Boost is the overclocking feature of Intel CPU, which can even be adjusted to 1 1 at the highest. If you use a modern Retina MacBook, it should be supported. (Please see Apple official website for specific support)
If you use a 15 inch MacBook Pro, do you use it? Using the Turbo Boost switch to disable Turbo Boost will obviously have a positive impact on the battery life of the MacBook.