One of the top benefits of using a laptop is the ability to take it almost everywhere. In many locations, though, you can only enjoy this benefit if your battery holds up. Though built to provide a long life of portability, Apple® products like MacBook® laptops eventually lose the ability to hold a charge for prolonged periods of time. Try these tips to get more from your battery whenever you’re unable to charge it.

How to Get the Most From Your MacBook Battery

1. Dim the Screen Brightness

The brighter your screen is, the harder your battery has to work. Dimming this one setting can make an immediate impact on your battery life, so it’s the first thing you should do if you need to save some juice in the short term. As an everyday practice, it will tax your battery less. However, avoid straining your eyes or making your screen unreadable, since that can waste some of that valuable battery time.

2. Turn Off Accessories

Extra accessories like keyboard lighting and Bluetooth connectivity can also drain your battery. If you want your laptop to run as efficiently as possible, shut down everything that’s not essential. You can also close out of apps and quit programs that you’re not using at the moment since these items require a small amount of power even just to stay running in the background.

3. Update Apps & Software

Developers are constantly finding ways to make their apps and software more efficient. Updating to the latest version of each of your programs when a new patch or update is available allows them to run as efficiently as possible. It also reduces the likelihood of bugs or glitches, improving the usability of your device and saving you valuable time since your battery doesn’t have to run while you’re addressing issues. 

Even with these tips, you may eventually just be better off having your MacBook battery replaced. The professionals at Experimax Middleton offer battery replacement for MacBooks and other Apple products. Located across from Richardson’s Ice Cream, at 149 South Main Street Suite M, Middleton, MA 01949, they also offer full computer, smartphone, tablet, and laptop repair services, along with refurbished Apple products for sale. In many cases, they can get devices up and running during the same appointment or the very next day. To make an appointment, visit the company’s website or call (978) 304-0134.