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MacBook Pro M1 charging Best Practices? 🤔
Hello, everyone! Could you please share best practices of charging your Macbook that you know and follow? I want to extend the life span of my comparatively new Macbook Pro’s battery as much as possible. Here are my charging practices: I put my Macbook on charge when it has +/- 20% of battery...- LetteIT
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- battery % battery capacity charging macbook macbook pro m1 macbook pro m1 pro
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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iPad Pro Difficulties charging my iPad
I often experience difficulties charging my iPad, and as a result, I need to regularly perform a force restart. A friend of mine suggested that the issue might be related to the Magic Keyboard. I'm curious to know if anyone else is encountering the same problem. -
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Pro 2: optimized charging is broken
I had my AirPod pro 2 case replaced because the case would endlessly drain when optimized charging was on, even though it wasn’t actually charging the AirPods. This isn’t related to a general battery drain issue as the case would stay the same percentage if it wasn’t used. Now my 2nd case is... -
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Alternative for battery charging for m1/m2
If it's not been suggested, there has been other topics about keeping battery between 20-80% for longer battery life, since apple don't allow easy ability to limit to 80%. What about using a lower wattage PD usb-charger, such as 15w, and having it then always stay at say, 50% as charger can't...- tt4442
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- Forum: Apple Silicon (Arm) Macs
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Do modern Macs offer short circuit protection on usb c ports?
I know for a fact that macbooks around/before 2016 might have had a usb short circuit protection because I've seen these images online- and heard stories where people have connected Faulty/shorted USB-A cables to their macbooks which resulted in one of 3 things- 1.) USB port getting...- NewbieMacEnthusiast
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- charge charging macbook 13 protection short circuit usb usbc
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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16" M1 MBP randomly jumps off and on charging
Last month my 16" 2021 MBP was in its "paused charging" mode I let it enter every odd week as I usually keep it plugged in all the time. But after coming out of a meeting, I noticed by the green charger LED that it had suddenly charged to 100%? I opened the lid and the screen had dimmed as if I...- ThatSomeone
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- charging macbook pro 16 2021
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MacBook Pro insists on charging FROM my mobile devices using USB-C
Macbook running 12.6.3 but this has been a problem forever. Did a full reinstall and had the same experience. Using a USB-C cable, I directly plug in a phone or a battery pack into my Macbook which is 1) fully charged and 2) plugged into the wall. The MacBook says "hey, a cell phone? I better...- dweber
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- cell phone charging usb-c
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Can I use 3rd Party Power Adapter with Type-A Magnetic Charger to charge my Apple Watch series 7?
Hey, I have been trying to find an answer to this question. It seems there is no answer online. What are the minimum power adapter requirements to charge my Apple Watch Series 7? I have some Samsung chargers lying around that I would like to use them. I am using this power adapter with the...- strongPanda
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- apple watch series 7 applewatch s7 charge charging charging apple watch power power adapter power adaptor
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- Forum: Apple Watch
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iPhone jumps between charging and not when moved around but doesn't seem to acknowledge it?
A few months ago I first noticed that my iPhone 13 stopped charging when it was plugged in and I picked it up in the morning, indicated by the battery icon. It didn't make any noise or vibrate when the icon changed to charging again half a second later and I thought it was nothing. But it kept...- ThatSomeone
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- charging lightning port
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- Forum: iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting
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iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro won't charge with active use unless using USB-C and 20W charger.
I have a problem where my phone won't charge in my car. I purchased the $100 Belkin Boost 15W QI charger and the iPhone 14 Pro battery just keeps draining while I am driving. If I'm in low power mode, it might stay at the same level. I also notice the 14 Pro won't charge with low voltage USB... -
iPad Pro iPad losing charge while plugged in?
I usually only use it while it's plugged in, but I do unplug it for several hours every day to not have it sit in the charger 24/7. But around a month ago, I noticed that I was losing battery charge as I was using my iPad while it was plugged in? I tried unplugging and plugging it back in again...- ThatSomeone
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- battery battery % charging
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- Forum: iPad
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Charging question, Macbook Pro9.9
Good Morning, I have 2 questions if I may, First I know the internal fan is vented through the back of my laptop, Is it better to charge with screen open or closed, as in restriction of air flow. Second, I use a Pad with two fans installed that I use during charging and high heat (room...- John Frahm
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- charging macbook pro "13 2012 usb external devices
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Now I care about battery care...
Today, I pop in my 1st gen AirPods Pro, and one of the earbuds does nothing. I try things, long story short, I'm literally walking near an Apple Store and turn back to take my non-functioning bud in to see if they can fix it. Nice Genius Bar guy tests it and says my case battery is toast! My...- happy orchard
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- airpods pro battery charging
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- Forum: AirPods
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iPhone 13 How much battery do you have left on your iPhone 13 before you charge it?
I'm using an iPhone 13, and my phone typically has 20% battery left, which I'll be charging. I have seen some sayings that you should charge your iPhone with 40%-50% remaining power. This is the most friendly way to the battery of the mobile phone and can better protect the battery of the...- MagOnetech
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- charging iphone iphonebattery
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iPhone 14 Pro Max Lightning Cable & Charging Port question
Hello. I have a few questions regarding chargers. Will using old lightning cables damage my new iPhone 14 Pro Max’s charging port? There are worn out/corroded marks right below the white rectangle on the old charging cable I own, does that scratch, scrape, dent, or damage the surrounding... -
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From Android to Iphone - How to not destroy the battery
I am super confused by all the info out there on how to treat my battery right on the Iphone 14 pro. My family charges overnight to 100 percent I was told thats bad and you should never charge to 100 and never overnight. I was also warned not to let it drop below 40 so I get nervous by the...- CabanossiHead
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- battery charging iphone 14 pro
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- Forum: iPhone Tips, Help and Troubleshooting
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AirPods Pro (1st Gen) Optimized Battery Charging Issue
Hi, sorry to open a thread for this but I couldn't find anyone else having posted about a similar problem. I was wondering this morning about my AirPods Pro (1st gen) settings. I was pretty much sure that I had enabled optimized batterie charging in the past, but when I checked this morning it... -
Is my Dell Monitor C2722DE responsible for overheating my MBP ?
Does connecting my 2018 15.6" MacBookPro (Mojave) to the monitor (Dell C2722DE) overheat the laptop ? That sound (fan I think?) is always on when monitor is connected - if I switch off the monitor and use only the MacBookPro, the sound fades away. Does monitor require more energy from the laptop...- anjanesh
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- charging dell monitor
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- Forum: Mac Accessories
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iPhone 13 mini Phone not charging?
Anyone knows why this might happen? Happens once a week more or less. iPhone 13 Mini, 2 month old with battery health still at 100% -
What is the best MAGSAFE charger for an iPhone 13 Pro Max? Apple or Anker or something else?
There is so much out there... just need some advice... Thanks!- hassiman
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- Forum: iPhone Accessories
