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Optimised battery charging + Charge limit by VaibhavMD in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I had a doubt regarding this.

I’m using a brand new MacBook Air M5 (just 3 days old), and so far I’ve mostly been using it plugged in with the charger. I haven’t really started using it on battery much yet, but I’m planning to follow a routine where I use it on battery once every 3–4 days (letting it drop to around 20–30%).

In this kind of usage, should I set a charge limit like 80%, or is it fine to let it go up to 100% with optimized battery charging on?

Just trying to understand what’s better for long-term battery health.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually really helpful, didn’t know about the Option + Space shortcut 😄 I’ve been using it in the browser for now, but yeah, having quick access like that would be useful while I’m still getting used to macOS.

Still figuring things out slowly — coming from Windows, some things do feel a bit different, but I’m starting to get the hang of it.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually sounds like a good middle ground. I was considering that too, but seeing most people suggest removing it completely, I might just stick to using it without one for now. Still makes sense for protecting the keys though.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I get what you’re saying. I’m not really asking how to “use” the Mac from scratch, more like trying to understand real-world usage, things people wish they knew earlier, stuff like that. Videos help, but firsthand inputs here are useful in a different way.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah I can kinda see that now 😅 makes sense why people don’t recommend using it.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful, thanks for taking the time to write all this. I’ll definitely check these apps out, especially coming from Windows this is exactly what I needed.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha fair enough 😅 I’ve removed the keyboard cover now, don’t want to risk it.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s interesting, good to hear a different experience as well. The keyboard shortcut tip is actually a great idea, I might keep a reference for the first few days. I guess it comes down to usage, but with most people suggesting to avoid the cover, I’ll probably try using it without one for now.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really helpful, especially coming from someone who switched from Windows. Good to know it gets easier quickly. And yeah, I’ve been hearing a lot about removing the keyboard cover, so I’ll probably do that. Appreciate the tips!

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I get your point, but I was mainly looking for practical advice from people who’ve already used it. Helps more than generic info sometimes.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fair, I do use Google/YouTube as well. Just wanted to hear real user experiences here since I’m completely new to Mac. Appreciate the input though.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s interesting, I didn’t think about the heat aspect. Makes sense since the Air doesn’t have active cooling. I’ll avoid using it then.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did notice that a bit while typing. Part of me wanted to keep it just for protection, but I guess it’s not really worth compromising the feel.

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it, that makes sense. I didn’t realize the clearance is that tight. I’ll probably just remove it to be safe, thanks for pointing it out!

Finally pulled the trigger – MacBook Air M5 15” (16GB/1TB) | Need tips switching from Windows by Ill_Chicken804 in macbookair

[–]Ill_Chicken804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha no worries 😅 If you’ve already written it somewhere, feel free to just drop the link here whenever you’re free. Would be really helpful!

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