more questions about the MacBook Pro, Core i5, 2.8 GHz (I5-4308U), model A1502 (EMC 2875), a model where I cannot disconnect the battery, because the whole case is closed, a model Im going to use to experiment with mac and create a partition to install a linux distro alongside the mac os.
My favorite notebook is a one that lets me take the battery off if I don’t need it. This way I’ve been able to need just one battery in the last 8 years. Regarding the mac, I’m going to need a new battery (it lasts 5 hours the most) and don’t want to waste charging cycles.
My question is twofold:
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Is there any linux program that lets me manage the battery so I can choose to rely solely on outlet power, even if I cannot physically remove the battery?
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the same question for mac.
Uhhhh not really? If your battery is not charged, it’s typically going to charge it up to 100% and keep it there, which is not ideal for longevity. Some devices come with a “kiosk mode” that will keep the battery at 50% or so.
Framework laptops have it as a BIOS setting. I keep mine at 60%, and before a trip I bump it back to 100%.