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battery upkeep

More and more of my electronics use rechargeable batteries. I thought I’d look up Apple’s recommendations for how to make them last the longest. Here are some quotes from their website:

For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).

Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her MacBook Pro on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing.