Best way to preserve battery on a MBP

[fmalvar]

Hey guys!

I was wondering, what's the best way to preserve the battery of an MBP 14'' that you work on all day. Should you let the charger on all the time?
Thanks!

 

[chabig]

Keep the machine turned off at all times. Periodically charge. If that's not possible, use the machine however you want and don't worry about the battery.

 

[TechRunner]

No offense to you, OP, but there have been a barrage of similar threads about this topic on here recently. Agree 100% with @chabig: Just enjoy your new laptop, using it however you wish...

 

[fmalvar]

No offense to you, OP, but there have been a barrage of similar threads about this topic on here recently. Agree 100% with @chabig: Just enjoy your new laptop, using it however you wish...

Thank you I will dig deeper for more information!

 

[TechRunner]

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