Jan 3, 2018 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, battery, Blog, hardware, iPhone, iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, maintenance, power, Restricted Content, Tip, troubleshooting
Did you hear about the battery-related controversy swirling around Apple at the end of 2017? There has been much hue and cry about how, starting with iOS 10.2.1, iOS has been slowing down iPhones with old, weak batteries to avoid unexpected shutdowns. In response,...
Sep 5, 2017 | battery, Blog, Mac, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, performance, power, Restricted Content, Tip
If your MacBook’s battery charge is dropping faster than you think is reasonable, it’s time to look for the culprit. Click the Battery icon in the menu bar and wait a few seconds for the Battery menu to display power information, including which apps are using...
Aug 26, 2017 | battery, Blog, hardware, iPhone, maintenance, power, Restricted Content, Tip
For the most part, you never have to power down your trusty iPhone, but there are two rare situations where doing so might be useful. If your battery is getting low and you won’t be able to charge before you absolutely need the phone later in the day, turning it off...
Jun 26, 2017 | Article, Blog, Energy Saver, Explainer, Mac, maintenance, power, Restricted Content, shut down, sleep
What’s your desktop Mac doing when you’re not using it? Depending on your settings and usage habits, you could be wasting both power and your own time. We’ve found that some people have out-of-date beliefs about their Macs’ different idle-time states. Let’s set the...
