Force Your MacBook to Only Charge up to 80 Percent (and Why You Should)

<2> Extend the Life of Your MacBook’s Battery: Charging to 80 Percent

<3> The Risks of Overcharging

When you charge your MacBook to 100 percent, the battery undergoes a process called ‘deep discharge,’ which can cause the battery to degrade faster. This is because lithium-ion batteries, the type used in MacBooks, have a limited number of charge cycles before they start to lose their capacity. By limiting the charge to 80 percent, you can slow down this process and extend the life of your battery.

<3> How to Limit Charging to 80 Percent on Your MacBook

Limiting the charge to 80 percent on your MacBook is a relatively simple process. You can do this by using the built-in ‘Battery Health’ feature in macOS. Here’s how:

TechCrunch reports that this feature helps to prevent battery degradation by limiting the charge to 80 percent. To access this feature, follow these steps:

1. Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen and select ‘System Preferences.’
2. Click on ‘Energy Saver.’
3. Click on