Fully Draining the Battery Too Often

On the other side of the spectrum, draining your battery constantly is also an issue. Sure, letting your MacBook hit 0% once in a while isn’t the end of the world. Sometimes you’re traveling, working, or stuck somewhere without a charger. The real issue happens when you regularly drain the battery until your Mac shuts itself down.

Constantly draining your battery can add wear over time. Modern MacBooks are designed to protect themselves, but that doesn’t mean you should intentionally run the battery to empty every day. It’s much better to plug in before the battery gets extremely low.

A good habit is to charge around 20% when possible. You don’t need to obsess over it, but avoiding frequent full drains can help your battery age better.

This is also important if you’re storing your MacBook for a while. Don’t leave it completely empty for weeks or months. A completely discharged battery can become harder to charge later. Instead, store it with around 50% battery life, as that’s what Apple recommends.