Fix Battery Draining Quickly on Mac

If your Mac's battery is draining quickly, use these methods to increase battery longevity.

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1. Adjust Energy Saver Preferences

Modify the Energy Saver settings to optimize battery life:

Step 1: Go to System Preferences > Energy Saver.

Step 2: Set the display to sleep after a shorter time period and enable “Put hard disks to sleep when possible.”

2. Reduce Background Processes

Too many running applications can drain your battery:

Step 1: Open Activity Monitor from the Utilities folder.

Step 2: Identify apps using high energy and force quit those you don’t need.

3. Enable Optimized Battery Charging

Enable a feature that reduces battery wear:

Step 1: Go to System Preferences > Battery and enable “Optimized battery charging.”

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Mac’s battery lasts longer and performs efficiently.