The rechargeable batteries in MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, iBooks, PowerBooks and iPods are categorized as “lithium-ion.” Li-ion batteries, as they’re often called, provide reliable power for everything from cell phones to laptops, supplying significantly more power than nickel-based cells. Basically, Li-ions are not your father’s Duracell.
The following tips will extend the life of any Apple-based Li-ion battery whether you’re playing Angry Birds, answering e-mails or watching a movie.
This tutorial even shows you how to use the Terminal in Mac OS X to check your current battery capacity and help you figure out when you need a new battery for your laptop.
Frank Wilson is a retired teacher with over 30 years of combined experience in the education, small business technology, and real estate business. He now blogs as a hobby and spends most days tinkering with old computers. Wilson is passionate about tech, enjoys fishing, and loves drinking beer.
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