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But if your schedule varies—or if you keep your laptop plugged in for three days straight while editing video—Apple’s software gives up and charges to 100%. Keeping a battery at 100% for long periods creates high voltage stress, which chemically ages the battery faster. AlDente (named after the pasta state—firm, not mushy) is a free and open-source tool for macOS that gives you manual control over your charging limit.

While Apple’s built-in "Optimized Battery Charging" tries to help, it is notoriously passive. It learns your habits and might hold at 80% if you have a very rigid schedule (e.g., plugging in at 10 PM every night). aldente

AlDente costs nothing (or a cheap one-time purchase for Pro) and can extend your battery’s lifespan by . For a $200+ battery replacement, that is a no-brainer. But if your schedule varies—or if you keep