Ten Tips to Extend Your Mac Laptop's Battery Life - LAPTOP Magazine: The Pulse of Mobile Technology
10 Tips to Extend Your Mac Laptop's Battery Life By Michael A. Prospero, LAPTOP Reviews Editor | Feb 7, 2012 05:49 PM EDT Mac OS X Lion was designed to save time with its Mission Control view, iOS-like Launchpad and ability to run several apps at full screen. Apple put a lot of thought into how the hardware and software work together to maximize user productivity and minimize extra work. With these battery-saving tips, you won't have to worry as much about your Mac running out of juice when you need it most. 1. Turn Off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Disabling your notebook's wireless radios is one surefire way to eke out more juice. While turning off Wi-Fi may not be practical in every situation—especially if you need to access the Internet often—it will give you more endurance if you're using your laptop to watch a movie on an airplane. To turn Bluetooth off: Click the Bluetooth icon in the upper right-hand corner of the desktop. Select Turn Bluetooth Off. The icon should now be grayed out.Read full article from Ten Tips to Extend Your Mac Laptop's Battery Life - LAPTOP Magazine: The Pulse of Mobile Technology
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