Keep Your MacBook Cool and Give It Room to Breathe

Heat is the silent killer of batteries. Using your MacBook on a thick blanket, directly in the sun, or in a parked car on a hot day can push temperatures into ranges that accelerate the battery’s wear and tear.

The same goes for charging your MacBook in a very hot room or in direct sunlight.

Whenever possible, use your Mac on a hard, flat surface for long or intensive tasks. Also, avoid leaving it in cars or near windows where direct sunlight can hit it for long periods.

If you like working from your bed or you use your MacBook for gaming, video editing, or programming, consider getting a laptop stand. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, but it does need to give your MacBook some breathing room.

On older Intel MacBooks, constantly loud fans can be a hint that dust has built up around vents. If airflow is blocked, both performance and battery health suffer. So consider cleaning your MacBook properly.