Questions tagged [battery]
Concerning devices that store electrical power which can be used to run various devices in the absence of external power.
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How to Keep My MacBook Pro Running Non-Stop for VPN Server (No Sleep Even with Power Adapter Reconnects)?
I'm using my MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019) as a VPN server and I need it to stay powered on continuously, without going to sleep, regardless of the situation. Specifically, I want it to remain on whether ...
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(Topcase) Can I use a cellophane tape to attach the part where it needs an extra adhesive?
I have a plan to use a cellophane tape to attach the button-looking plug (the orange circle on picture) on the top case to prevent physical disconnection from the inside while I’m using the machine. ...
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How do you turn off an iPhone so it consumes no battery?
I'm not an iPhone user. I have an iPhone 8 that I need for very rare uses, once every few months. I fully charge it, turn it off, and put it away.
The battery is always dead when I go to use it. ...
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Is ok to keep my MacBook always plugged in? [duplicate]
I have a MacBook Pro 2009, and the battery is almost at the end of it's life.
Can I preserve it if I leave it always plugged in?
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macbook pro battery is not charging [duplicate]
I have a macbook pro 2017 with Chip intel.
And i have the issue with the battery, its plugged In but the charge keep in 1% and a message "the battery is not charging " and if i unplugged the ...
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My MacBook stopped charging after I reset the SMC
I have a problem with my MacBook pro late 2011, I decided to reset the SMC controller with the charger connected (not original, cheap) when I did the SMC reset, the magsafe indication did not change. ...
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MacBook Air Battery slows everything down after visiting service for diagnostics
I have a 2018 MacBook Air that recently stopped working unless it was plugged in, even though the battery had been newly replaced.
Yesterday, I took it to a service center for diagnostics, and they ...
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Windows BootCamp Battery backup Issue
I am running windows 11 on Macbook Pro 2019 using bootcamp.
I am really worried about the battery life. Battery Life is excellent on the Mac. On Windows Bootcamp its a whole other story. Its painful ...
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Can I use a Qi Charging Stand with an 80% Charge Limit for iPhone to run on external power source limiting charging cycles?
I've recently set an 80% charge limit on my iPhone to help manage battery health. I'm considering leaving my phone on a Qi charging stand throughout the day. Would this approach be similarly effective ...
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After two years in storage backup iPhone does not start
Two years ago I had to buy a new iPhone and since I am in area where iPhones are very expensive and hard to get I actually bought two devices -- iPhone Mini 13.
Both of them were configured in the ...
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Detecting which process/program is running and consuming energy while Mac is sleep
I am recently having an issue with my MacBook M1 Max which uses a relatively high energy while in sleep mode. I disabled power nap (Wake for network access), yet it uses almost high CPU time and ...
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What is a safe percentage for battery Maximum Capacity in an iPhone?
My battery maximum capacity is at 84%.
I was wondering how low the maximum capacity could go could go before I start seeing problems of my phone shutting down.
It's an iPhone XS. Currently, at my ...
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Can I block programs from preventing sleep?
Ever since I "upgraded" to Sonoma, I've had occasional, severe battery drain when my MacBook should be sleeping or hibernating. I'm now running the latest, Sonoma 14.4.1. My battery drains ...
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Brand new iPad (10th generation) apparently has a 10 year old battery? Is this even possible?
I just got this iPad (10th generation) 3 days ago from a certified apple reseller and when I plugged it into my Mac to check the battery with an app I found out that apparently it was manufactured in ...
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What web site can I visit from Safari on my iPhone that will drain the battery the fastest?
Sometimes I need to drain the battery to zero. I can search for apps that are designed to do this, but I'd like to do it with a web site instead. What sites are designed to do this?
Barring that, what ...
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