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New Macbook, hesitant on using Al Dente app or batt, thoughts? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 weeks ago by nameisnotimportant@sh.itjust.works to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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HI all.

Finally changed my old laptop and I've been wondering if I should be using an app like Al Dente or batt to preserve it's battery cycles. Anyone have personal experiences with one or the other that they care to comment on?

Thanks!

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[-] remon@ani.social 4 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, I tried if for a few weeks. But it's trying to be "smart" and predict your behavior. But that just resulted in it randomly charging my battery to 100% once a day for no reason.

Switched back to Al Dente where I can directly control the battery level and when to charge.

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