When Should You SHUT DOWN Your Mac? (it might surprise you)

How often should you shut down or restart your Mac? Should you let it sleep instead? In this video I explore this topic in greater detail and also give my opinion on why you should NOT shut down your Mac every time you are finished using it!
Your Mac performs a number of beneficial tasks and processes while it sleeps, and if you prevent this from happening, you may find your Mac's performance may suffer. I personally very rarely shut down my own M1 MacBook Air, and I'll share with you my reasoning.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why You Shouldn’t Shut Down Every Time
02:26 Why You Should Hibernate Instead
02:32 Hibernating/Sleep Mode Is Much Faster
02:54 Why Sleep Mode Is Good For Your Mac
04:13 Sleep Mode Uses Very Little Power
04:38 Sleep Mode is Good For Batteries
05:07 macOS Doesn't Need To Be Shut Down Often
05:26 How Often Do I Shut Down My Own Mac?
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[@izzyjay0476]

When your getting a mac soon so you watch every vid about them 🤪

[@safoorataimoor2401]

I did the same while waiting for my Macbook to arrive 😁

[@Ram_14]

i just bought a mac last week and I'm still watching 😅

[@izzyjay0476]

@@Ram_14 lmaoo 😆

[@Schrodingerscomment]

If you bought the M1/M1X, you won't be disappointed!😃

[@izzyjay0476]

@@Schrodingerscomment Ikr

[@jonasbisang2103]

I haven’t shut down my mac in over 1.5 years... at some point the speakers didn’t work anymore but then I restared the mac and the they worked again lmao

[@randomscience4k]

Same. I’ve had experienced this after the MBP had not been shut for a long time.

[@azhz911]

so you mean we should shut down our Mac every time we done using it?

[@yenk82]

1 year and half is a lot! I think once every couple of months is the best choice or after a big update

[@weiqiuyou9402]

Yeah I also only shut down my mac when something is not working

[@CreatedTech]

That might be a new record...personally I shut mine down if I'm not using it in the next 24 hours. I'll also restart every few days (but otherwise I just put it to sleep).

[@jaguarpw]

As a recent MacBook user, I appreciate this video. Thanks. I thought shutting down the laptop is the healthier option. I realize I'm wrong.

[@befree4223]

You're not wrong ... just updated : )

[@ashblack9765]

some video said that the mac should be shut down. Because your mac using the power battery.

[@Errcyco]

The M-Series MacBooks never need to be shutdown really unless you’re packing longer term. And they wake instantly when you open the lid.. pretty cool coming from windows to that.

[@chobhamgirl7787]

This was very valuable information. I’m 80 and just bought a MacBook Air after using PCs forever. I love this computer but it does require a learning experience. Thank you SO much for providing a clear and concise tutorial.

[@n1hil1sm]

shut up grandpa

[@donthaveaname3193]

I just like to hear the start up sound

[@shivverma1459]

lol same😂

[@NaveedKhanYT]

Dhunnnnnnnn..... Sometimes it scares me tho 😂😂

[@NOTONtechsx]

Omg that’s so relatable... Same here 😂😂

[@hiwng]

haha same =)))

[@Shodown777]

😅

[@JOhnDoe-pi9jj]

I'm glad my laziness and forgetfulness contributes to my productively... Wow that somehow makes sense

[@ireneegirard178]

some people are genius without knowing it

[@MLJenkins]

ROFL I was thinking the same!

[@brandony.1824]

@@MLJenkins LMAO same!

[@nandaahmadb]

haha same here

[@texvax]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 facts

[@SkyWaray]

This is actually one of the things I love about Apple computers. From my old Mac to my new one, and when I used an iMac, I rarely shut them down. And restart only when needed

[@RWBHere]

You're dead right about Macs running routine maintenance tasks during idle periods. Leaving them turned on does no harm, unless you're worried about your electricity bill. With that in mind, I bought an iMac from Apple's Refurbishment and Clearance Store for significantly less than the usual Apple Store price, which ran almost 24/7/365 for over ten years without any serious issues apart from a little more dust inside the case. In that time it was turned off fully no more than a few dozen times. Intentional reboots were done only when a new OS version was installed, and on only 5 occasions when a third party app caused a problem. There were also about 3 power outages during that period. It was used for many purposes, including work, TV via a USB dongle (we never had a TV), running SDR apps, testing beta software, Virtual Machines running XP, Linux, BSD and more, plus working for several years as a multimedia server. It was then given to a friend who ran an unsupported version of MacOS until a few days ago.The computer will come back to me soon, and then it will be used to run Linux for a few more years. It might even outlast me! So it has been worked hard throughout its life with no worries whatsoever. Use your Mac, and use it hard. It can take it.

[@6xub.]

@@AlexJ1333 if your that broke js get a 2015 macbook they are only 300.

[@acertainsound]

@@6xub.where? Is it new?

[@mofstar8683]

@@acertainsoundNo they aren’t manufactured from apple anymore. Can buy refurbished from lots of places tho for very good price

[@acertainsound]

@@mofstar8683 well how do we know if we’re truly getting apple hardware when they’re not Apple manufactured?

[@canceledcomedy967]

i agree. I never turn my iMac 2015 off ever and its been treating me good. Only time it powers off its when we have blackout for 5 min and power goes out in the area. haha. Makes sense that it does maintenance while its on. I will keep my Macbooks on too if i am using them day to day. Not monthly or quarter of the year.

[@gocarlogo]

When your laptop has longer sleep hours than us humans. 😩

[@sangar197]

Hhhh

[@Tech-geeky]

lol... i'd like to see that... or at least imagine it. There is not enough break aways from tech... It anyone can not take a phone on vacation with them and STILL come back happy, then you've convinced me.

[@jaskamoh7255]

From a first time Mac user, thanks for the info.

[@gugugaga8905]

Same! Haha we need to know more 😂

[@kiileetsoku2397]

Yes

[@SalawuIbrahim]

Wait, do windows PC's still need to be shut down daily?

[@melv1n_official]

Same here!!! Coming from a Windows 7 where things seem to become a mess once a series of multiple heavy work load messes the computer.😂

[@varrrrrrr]

@@SalawuIbrahim windows sucks

[@cheryls_creative7048]

I’ve been shutting mine down, I’ve only just bought it, so I’m glad to have seen this video. Thanks!

[@DJSelphi]

For newer macs, sure. As a DJ, I have an old 2011 MBP that I only use during gigs, so it doesn't make sense for me to leave it on sleep mode since it will go several days to a week without being used and by the time I turn it on, there's no battery power left (battery was changed a couple years ago). It's better for me to shut it down and turn it on later where I would still have 99% battery life when I start the next gig. Though in the first 5-6 years I rarely shut that thing down and it was used daily.

[@allanfadlansyah]

this! was one of the big question and debate for years.. I was one of the people who prefer sleep rather than shutting down since it would faster to use, yet I don't have the fact or supporting information behind it, thank you mate! And congrats you were growing so fast, deserved it!

[@jakedm5893]

How old is your macbook now? And is it still working well?

[@sunnysideupsmile]

@@jakedm5893 i have a 2014 macbook pro and it still works like a new macbook!

[@edanskrr3649]

wont it just waste battery ?

[@thewidower1]

You still don’t have any real data to support this. There is no hard evidence that shutting down your Mac causes any harm to the components. This has been debated since the pc and max first came out.

[@rivandoalrasyid1499]

mac now is arm like smartphone so using it like smartphone is best option

[@josephrajasehar9761]

Can’t say how much your videos are useful to me and other Mac users! Keep doin. Videos like this 😄 Love your Content😍

[@jebl8888]

Thanks! Gary from MacMost has always said not to shut daily either, but I never sought out the "why" of it, so your video helped a lot to understand better.

[@juchebo100]

So glad I came across this video! I always shut down my laptop every time I’m done using it. But lately, I have been putting my MACBOOK air to sleep! I always thought I have to shut down the computer to conserve electricity! The only time I shut down my laptop is when I’ll be traveling for a few days.

[@christinepeace3813]

Thanks for this clarification! I actually let my M1 MacBook on sleep mode most of the time and I was actually scared if it will affect the battery life. Now I feel relieved to leave it to "sleep" 🙏😄

[@endryudzhenn4398]

Same. I only put it on sleep mode like a phone if not in used.

[@imdyinginside1919]

I almost never shut down my macbook pro 2012 only when install a software or update that require me to restart

[@AniqueAli]

Same! and surprisingly enoughh, the battery on M1 runs 3-4 days even if I never ever shut it down.

[@pikomone3110]

​@@imdyinginside1919 So how does your MacBook perform now?

[@em1ownerify]

Just got an m1 pro. Will sleep drain the battery? I don’t want to let it die

[@christopheraquino1283]

Really appreciate how most of the facts mentioned are supported by sources / evidences, as it gives credibility to your claims. Would love to learn more about (5:00) leaving Mac plugged in 24/7 in your upcoming videos!

[@blockmovies9599]

Ikr, this channel is so underrated!

[@FenoLP]

U should leave it plugged in as often as you can actually:)

[@CreatedTech]

@@FenoLP Leaving your battery plugged into a charger 24/7 will cause your battery to degrade faster. This is basic li-ion behaviour. I will talk about this more in depth in a future video.

[@profpaue9182]

​@@CreatedTech How about plugging it in while using it? Is it true that keeping the cycle count low preserves the battery of MBA M1? Hope to hear from you soon! Cheers from Philippines!

[@mikeuy5260]

@@CreatedTech but mac laptops have Li-Polymer batteries. isn’t there a difference?

[@robhtp3817]

Thanks for the info. As a lifelong PC user and now a MacBook Newbie, all these user tips definitely help!

[@ericee2620]

The contents of this video did indeed surprise me. I found all the points made quite helpful. After having received my new MBP M1 Max less than a week ago, I will certainly be implementing the power/maintenance suggestions. Thanks @Created Tech

[@mitzijoybriola5323]

It had been my practice to shut down my computer when I don't use it and open it the next day when I do. Thanks for the info. Would definitely start doing this from now on.

[@Michael-yf2sm]

I literally looked this up yesterday because I wasn’t sure if it was helpful to shut down my MacBook every night 😂 Thanks for the video!!

[@Fred_the_Head]

I am so glad to find this channel. So much rational and intelligent information provided succinctly and logically.

[@saepiumv3813]

Glad to hear this! I mostly only put it to restart after upgrades!! And was always worried that I didnt do it everyday. Had my macbook pro since 2015! Still going strong:)

[@venig4578]

hello! any tips on how you save storage on your macbook? do you have an external SSD or HDD?

[@user-nf5vr5wb4b]

You literally answer every question of the average new Mac user! Thanks for the effort!

[@enditrianto834]

It's literally the second day I googled about this when got my first Mac

[@cloudstrife3762]

Me too . I'm also a new user of mac. Fortunately i always put my mac to sleep

[@chubbyBunny94]

What was the answer

[@Lorlornyo]

Where was this video when I first bought a Mac? Now I have to get a new one 😫Thanks for this info

[@cgfischer]

I never thought about this. I always shut it down at the end of the day, just like my Windows computer

[@outofnowhere9915]

does this apply to windows laptops?

[@imdshizzle]

That’s what i do. I have a schedule set up for 12am to shut it down if i forget to.

[@doom6787]

@@outofnowhere9915 yeah. You should shut down every night

[@CreatedTech]

@@doom6787 No, you don't have to. I often put my Windows PC to sleep overnight if I know I'll be using it in the morning. If I'm not using it in the next 12-24 hours, I shut it down.

[@simoneesposito5166]

I shut down my windows as well but only because its in my bedroom and the fans are way too loud. but with and m1 macbook air this isnt a problem at all since it has no fans

[@selmanorhan8402]

MAAAAAAN YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT MAN. You do so quality and necessary videos for the people who thinking to buy mac's. So much thanks

[@MrAstygmatyk]

The advice is reasonable and applies as well to Win and Linux based systems. A shutdown is unnecessary unless a system reset is required because of an error. However, you should watch out for one specific scenario. As mentioned, unless a system is shutdown it will perform various maintenance tasks. Nothing special here, unless the machine is both unplugged (as recommended by this video) AND a system update is initialized. If the computer is short on battery power and unable to complete the whole update process, then the system may get ruined and become unrecoverable. If there is not enough battery power to complete other maintenance tasks, such as file re-indexing, the system will detect the situation, close all files to prevent damage to file system and only then shut down. In other words, always make sure the battery can sustain a system update before you put it to sleep. Or turn off the automatic update in system set-up.

[@MyHam-os4bq]

ok, this comment was extremely helpful. I must have missed the part where he recommended unplugging before putting it to sleep.

[@bassyey]

Windows messes up a lot of things though. Linux is as stable as always.

[@peterjohnson1739]

The advice with Windows has always been to shut down. First because Windows is notoriously bad at memory management and flushing the RAM regularly saves issues. Secondly, in a corporate environment, managed software updates only occur when the PC is restarted.

[@YamYamthe3rd]

This was really great information! Answered most of the questions I had in mind.

[@jesuscoronado642]

I would turn off my MacBook pro mid 2012 after 3 months of use out of laziness, years later i realised that was what made my MacBook last so long, it still works. Now finally change to an M1, but it still blows my mind how it still works after 7 years.

[@kyleb4694]

wait, so did u shut it down per 3 months (roughly) during the years??

[@jesuscoronado642]

Kyle B yes, i mean sometimes the battery would just die when i was at college, but when i was at home i almost never turn it off, just when i needed to restart for some app. Also the battery has like 1800 cycles but doesn’t seem damage at all.

[@kyleb4694]

@@jesuscoronado642 thank u for the reply!! This helps some tips to experiment on the battery hhe

[@TheAnanabelle]

I have a MacBook Pro from 2012 used every weeks days to work on photoshop, only professional use. Shutting down everyday. Still working perfectly. Didn’t know that it should do anything despite saving electricity. I just order the new M1 MacBook because of software compatibility issues. (Not received yet) . That said. It doesn’t change what’s explained on that KZbin video or that it isn’t relevant. But just to give an other fact/perspective on the matter.

[@jesuscoronado642]

Anabelle DM great to know, overall that laptop was truly well build i guess, but I’ve seen cases where some have got battery problems, not fully charging or even having a battery bump after a few years, so I thought maybe I didn’t go through that because I rarely turn it off or drain the full battery.

[@knockshinnoch1950]

These video's are so good. Filled with useful hints.

[@SubjectDelta9]

GREAT Information and Presentation! With Gratitude and Appreciation for your work. Thank You!!!🥇

[@bizisback]

Bruh who shuts down their mac 😂 That's like shutting down your phone everytime you use it

[@PedroPauloAmorim]

I do, my mac has terrible problems with the battery and temperature. It's a 2018 MBP. When I put it to sleep, it never sleeps and keep running things in the background and getting warm, sometimes it turns on during the night and it wakes me up. Sometimes I hard turn it off due the rage for being wake up by the bright screen.

[@aditiagarwal2483]

@@PedroPauloAmorim bro that’s not mac, that’s a demon!

[@erikerkin3091]

@@PedroPauloAmorim I feel so sorry for Macbook 2016-2019 owners, these were prolly the worst years for this computer.

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

meow

[@lemondrops3126]

when i bought mine and was going to just close it one of the guy said "oh nonono u should always shut it down before you close it that way it doesnt have to stop doing something and suddenly get cut off and can just power down instead" and now im realizing how stupid that sounds lol. i thought i was being a good owner until my mac started getting slow and started questioning things lmao

[@HuddyN96]

I last shutdown last year in August😂😂, I jst put it to sleep when I am done working for a day.

[@lapin-rouge]

Coming from only using Windows, it’s definitely an adjustment to get used to not needing to restart a computer often. I recommend a restart a day for Window machines, but see how the same benefits aren’t needed to macOS

[@PudgeeThaphatBastard]

Right... Memory Leakage

[@TysonJensen]

All the same downsides apply to rebooting Windows. But. Windows can’t really function well if left on for more than a day or two. Windows 10 is a bit better, it seems fine for 2 or 3 days. So the tradeoffs are different.

[@CesarPeron]

The daily reboot is from the time of Windows XP. I use Windows 10 for weeks without a reboot, only sleep and no problems of any kind...

[@SuperTurbocoupe]

Weird, I sometimes run my Windows desktop for months without shutting down. My work laptop with windows I restart every 5 to 6 weeks because I am forced to by updates.

[@susengine7045]

windows have something called fast startup. pretty sure it has different ways it runs

[@Dirk80241]

Helpful, I learned a few things about my mac, although I’ve been using one since 2005. Thanks!

[@jjfecik]

So interesting! I had no idea this was the case. Thanks’

[@kurushunwalla]

Perfect - concise, clear and to the point explanation. Thanks! Cheers

[@jomontanee]

Rare to find. Heaven.

[@cdaswift9947]

Wow! Will do this from now on. Thanks for the info!

[@allabout1550]

I'm impressed with the quality of the video and content 👍

[@monara97]

great video Liam. waiting for that video you mentioned about leaving the macbook plugged in all the time. Cheers!

[@eppsislike]

Since the new M1 is all ARM-based and works the same as a smartphone, I never saw the need to shut it down. Glad you confirmed my thoughts.

[@venaustine424]

Thanks for making this video, highly informative and recommended!

[@aymenjebbari6220]

Great video, very informative! I always thought shutting my Mac down would be better for its lifespan, turns out I was wrong, will change my habits after this great video!

[@yaoike2449]

OMG I asked you to make a video about this and you said good idea, and you really did it! Thank you so much❤️❤️

[@jeremiahaquitania4799]

Thank you to you

[@aakashjana6225]

Man this comment should get more likes isn't it?!

[@nevilgeorgevarghese1490]

Pls make a video about, macbook battery health, whether plugging it during use is better vs using battery etc. Quite a confusing thing different people say different things.

[@Leinsterbaby]

Yeah i don’t get this new thing either ...

[@ijsbert6174]

It's the same as with all lithium-ion battery powered devices. Charges lower than 20% and higher than 80% (as a rule of thumb) cause chemical reactions that cannot be undone in the battery, causing a lower lifetime. Therefore, a lot of devices (such as my HP laptop) have a setting to make charging stop at 80% so you can leave it on the charger while working. That is ultimately the perfect option because it also eliminates the charging/discharging between 20 and 80 percent, although this causes less degradation than the aforementioned chemical reactions. I think there might be software available for Macs that also makes charging stop around 80%. I'm quite surprised that Apple doesn't include that option natively.

[@Leinsterbaby]

@@ijsbert6174 Actually, we have the battery health management system in our latest os on MAC, but it is not explained very well and hard to understand what it actually does. )

[@ijsbert6174]

@@Leinsterbaby The battery health functionalities introduced in macOS 10.15 try to learn how you use your device. If you use it for long times without charging and briefly charge it in between, it will quick charge the battery to make sure you won't run out of power. If you leave it plugged in most of the time, it will charge the battery slowly, which reduces wear compared to quick charging. Maybe it will reduce the maximum charge if it learns that you never need it for long without plugging it in, but I'm not sure.

[@Leinsterbaby]

@@ijsbert6174 well with lockdowns, it's mostly on my desk, and rarely on battery and it likes to discharge itself till about 80% even if it was full, which is why it confuses me, where is the 20% going! :)

[@heather3777]

Wow! Your expertise is very appreciated and impressive. Thank you!

[@jasn.3825]

great information! i have been leaving my mac to sleep most of the time and it has served me for a long time, i was still thinking if it would reduce the battery life, now am relieved to know that it's actually good for the battery. thanks!

[@RaNd0mGaMeRzZ]

I used to shut it down every time I used it (for about 2 months). Now I shut it down once a week on the day i'm not using it.

[@darrenfoo8269]

Left my 2019 15" MBP plugged in and connected to an external monitor. Never have I shut it down at night and these are the consequences - Burn in (blue marks on the retina display) - Extremely bloated battery (the one below the bottom palm rest almost punctured)

[@MichaelSchure]

Thank you. This has cleared up concerns I've had.

[@martinturon4799]

Got my first MacBook six days ago and (m2 air , 16gb ram) and each time I’m on it I’m amazed by how slick and fast it is.

[@stefandesu]

Thanks for the video! Two things: 1. Could you touch on tools like AlDente to limit the maximum charge of your battery? I'm using my MBA with a USB-C monitor that also charges it, so in order to not have it on 100% all the time, I'm running AlDente to keep it at max of 70%. 2. I don't shut down or restart my MacBook Air except for system updates and that's been perfectly fine. However, I have been shutting down my work iMac each day since I'm working from home and have to pay for electricity myself. But I just looked at sleep power consumption of the iMac 5K and it seems negligible, so I might as well put it to sleep instead and save some time each morning when I start work. 🤔 It might even go as far as saving electricity since the booting and shutting it down every day might take more electricity than having it sleep. 😂

[@rkslounge8117]

For a first time Mac user, this is great insight. Thank you !

[@Tech-geeky]

Apple, who sells computers can't really explain on a website, yet a KZbinr is more helpful lol. I like it :D

[@Geemeel1]

Wow what a great Vid SO helpfull never knew this.... also not much info about this topic. Well presented and understandable for non-native speakers. Love and Light from Europe💞

[@jbones360]

Glad I was doing this right. I got 8 years on my factory battery. 2012 unibody 15" (typing on it now). Recently replaced Magsafe port, as recharging system tripped out and melted apart. Just like new. ;)

[@jayaseto]

I did the test myself and I'd recommend you guys do too. Shutting down frees up so much RAM. You don't have to shut it down everyday but I'd say every third day. On my test putting it to sleep it'd always boot up at 7.47GB utility versus when I shut it down where it'd boot up at 5.68GB. In all scenarios I changed nothing. The same apps (Chrome, Windows & Excel) were open. Laptop was also plugged in both scenarios. One thing I noticed though when I didn't shut down there were some stubborn bugs. For example, Chrome would not open a window to attach a document

[@mayorplayz]

Stop using chrome on macs

[@jayaseto]

@@mayorplayz I know but the observation still holds

[@TeNou7]

@@mayorplayz why? Im curious. I use it because I do too on my Win PC and settings/bookmarks are updating on both if I change it on one system. But I also could just use something else if there is a benefit? Safari is just less powerdraw and more optimized I would guess?

[@mayorplayz]

@@TeNou7 way less power draw and memory intensive on mac, chrome eats memory

[@AirFire18]

I have an old Mac and I never shut it down. It has lasted many years and I never thought about shutting down. I felt it would be a huge inconvenience

[@DarkAngel-vs3om]

I got 2013 MacBook Pro and always make it sleep like you said only shut down if any problems appear so that’s was less then 10 times in 9 years and it still works flawlessly best computer I ever had so realible

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

Good to know. I was keeping the MACbook Pro connected to the charger and found that it kept the unit extremely hot. I was not using sleep mode but did have a screen saver in use. I did not know about sleep mode. Now I do. Thanks,

[@oscarmarfori613]

Please also remember that when you don’t shut down or just going into sleep state the laptop still consumes its power in other words the battery will still degrade even in the sleep state

[@inf0stud]

My friend and I bought iMacs (late-2011) around about the same time in 2012. These iMacs had fusion drives. I generally kept my iMac constantly on whereas he tended to shut his iMac down every time he'd finished working with it. The hard drive failed on my iMac because of a design fault. You can't clean the fan without breaking seals and eventually the machine kept overheating. The SSD part of the fusion drive is still fine though has a proprietary connector so I can't test it with a SMART utility. Recently his iMac failed after a thunderstorm. I was able to replace the power supply in his with the one in mine. His iMac is still going though these days he lets it sleep rather than powering it down.

[@heysharl]

Thank you for the information.

[@0001-exe]

woah I DIDN'T KNOW THAT! really great video!

[@Commander_HW]

As an IT guy who works on Mac, i'd say do shut it down at least one a week. And there are a lot of reasons why to do so.

[@SirAlex14115]

Nah, More like once every two weeks

[@Commander_HW]

@@SirAlex14115 when I do that my imac won't shut down unless I shut it down the hard way.

[@SirAlex14115]

@@Commander_HW wow. maybe im gonna start turning off once a week lol

[@Commander_HW]

@@SirAlex14115 Yea once a week is better. Cuz once it fails to shutdown, it'll takes you several hard shutdowns to get it back to normal.

[@JaymesMedia]

I learned something today, I usually shut down my Mac mini once or twice a day. Only had it for two weeks. Thank you for making this video.

[@4rzaluz]

Mac mini must be shut down as it doesn't have a power reserve so voltage variations from the grid can damage the hardware as with any Instant-on device.

[@JaymesMedia]

@@4rzaluz I actually went back to shutting it down daily since I’m gone for 14 daily

[@lawlevph]

I was really looking for this content!

[@ricardomartins4597]

Thanks from Brazil. Amazing video. ❤

[@flooney1988]

Can’t wait to get a MacBook Air M1 myself.

[@RickLomas]

My Rose Gold M1 MacBook Air is by far the best computer I have ever used.

[@Sndbest]

@@RickLomas Does the rose gold colour look comfortable in comparison to seeing space grey, silver or white mac

[@SaveWithCrypto]

@@Sndbest Not sure what you mean by 'comfortable' - I guess you mean not distracting while you are using it. If so, yes, I'm really pleased I chose that colour, it's really really nice.

[@freetibet1000]

Thanks for very useful info. I can think of one additional reason for full shut down of a desktop computer and that’s when we’re in a thunderstorm season. I don’t trust that a surge guard will prevent a thunderbolt from blasting through my equipment. Better to shut down and unplug desktop systems during such occasions, in my opinion. But apart from that you have convinced me of the benefits of a sleep behavior rather than full shut down. After all, how often do we shut down our iPhones or iPads? Not very often, in my case anyway!

[@alals6794]

I shut down my iphone every time I go to sleep......But I am probably among the minority, haha

[@kindface]

Good tips. Thanks!

[@TLovevsLife]

I have a mac pro 2012 - Always in sleep mode unless I travel or go away for a long time. Works perfect and no issues with the battery.

[@JayGeehan]

Oh no I always let it shut down every time I go to sleep at night! Thank you for the tips!

[@rroossyyiidd]

me too

[@HominisLupis]

There is another factor - dirty air. In an ideal world, if your environment is perfectly clean then it’s fine but keeping your Mac running with dirty air isn’t too good. Also when it’s more humid than normal etc. this is theoretical, and I’d like to be corrected if I’ve got it wrong.

[@dontstopwhenuaretiredstopw3265]

@@HominisLupis new M1 Air doesn't have any physical fans bro. It doesn't push out the heat from processes neither suck in any fresh air. Heat of M1 processor passes through the metal conduction and it works perfectly fine. Like how it works in an iPad.

[@christopherfortney2544]

@@dontstopwhenuaretiredstopw3265 the pro's do have fans and they do move air.

[@__Damian__]

Glad to hear that you will make a video about leaving Mac or not in charger. I’m looking for some info about it and there is a lot different answers. Someone said that leaving in charger is best option for battery ( because you will have less cycles on battery), some people said that best option is to charge laptop from 30% to 80% and wait for discharge to 30% and again put Mac to charger I’m really confused about this

[@chrits3396]

Your battery wears out every time it expands (charging on AC) and contracts (discharging unplugged). Every lithium ion battery has a finite life span measured in charge cycles. According to Apple, a charge cycle is equal to 100 percent of the battery capacity being discharged. This definition doesn't just mean when the battery reach from 100 percent to 0 percent; it can start from any percentage. For example your battery can start at 75 percent and reach 0 then charged back to 100 percent and 25 percent of that 100 can be counted towards the a full charge cycle. Every charge cycle will slowly wear down the battery. That being said from my personal and professional IT experience with dealing with many laptops and phones, the best practice to minimize the frequency of the number of times your laptop plugs into the wall. The wear of your battery is caused during expansion and contraction. When your laptop is near 100 percent and plugged into the wall, it will behave like a traditional computer and will draw current straight from the AC adapter. This good for battery since there will be little strain on your battery when your laptop is in use. The worst situation is when your battery is low and charging while your CPU is under high load. Your laptop needs push a high amount of current to your CPU which cause your laptop be get hot. Some of that heat from your CPU will affect your battery which also drawing current and getting hot. Heat is really bad for the lifespan of your battery. According to your Apple, fast charging happen between 0-80 percent then slow charging happens at 81-100 percent. I would recommend if you are doing something CPU intensive like encoding video then do it during the slow charging phase (80-100 percent). www.apple.com/batteries/why-lithium-ion/

[@jaejustwatching5412]

wow good thing I found this video. I’ve been shutting down my mac for 3 days now. thanks!

[@jaydean4980]

It's just so satisfying to open your MacBook and just start where you stoped without any stops

[@alien8495]

Every electronic devices have its lifespan, shutdown it when you not using it for specific time can prolong the life

[@juliamelone8109]

I was fully expecting to be reprimanded for going a month or so without shutting off my computer 😂

[@ridhoramadan5597]

What a useful video. Honestly this is my first time using Macbook Air M1 and i've done that always shut downing the laptop in a week.

[@lynzzx_1]

i mean, it's called "sleep" for a reason? and good thing i stumbled upon this video, im here in my mba m1 that i got yesterday and im giving it proper care so it can be good as new once time passes, thank you very much!

[@kevindonis8664]

Bruh my whole life I been shutting down my MacBook thinking I was giving it a better life lol I mean so that it can rest fully but ig not smh

[@Djvt27]

How about quitting apps vs just closing the windows and letting the apps run in the background? I've read Apple advised not closing apps and just the windows, but I'd like to know your take on this as well (with technical and in-depth analysis).🍻

[@aufarrequezo4040]

I would like to know about this too!

[@sirrathersplendid4825]

I try to reduce the processor load as much as possible when I put the comp to sleep overnight. Closing apps definitely achieves that. If you have too many apps and windows open the fan will continue to spin even when the comp is asleep - definitely not a good outcome for computer longevity or your electricity bill.

[@Djvt27]

@@sirrathersplendid4825 i practice only leaving few apps opened (mail/messages/finder) before putting my MBA to sleep. So far I don’t see any significant impact on battery drain. Might be a different story if I leave every app opened then put it to sleep, but my conscience won’t allow me. 😅

[@taransura7627]

This is rly helpful for me as I have Bluetooth issues with third party peripherals where they can’t connect if the Mac is shut down and only connect once unlocked. If I just lock the Mac they work fine which is so helpful

[@TexasEdd]

Mystery Solved! THANK YOU 👍

[@kenozz13]

Ive never shut any Apple device down ever since 1996, apart from updates of course , I always use the sleep option or just shut the lid if its my MacBook

[@maverickbk]

Hi, your video is quite informative! I never shut down my macbook pro, except for updates. I have an iMac at home - I stay in a city where the power expenses are among the highest in my country. My question - if i put the iMac on sleep mode, how will this affect my power bills?

[@tomekszz375]

I needed this video thanks a lot

[@Jakereviewsall]

Cool tip, as a newer mac user I am still learning things.

[@nicholasragusano2284]

One problem you did not mention is disk drives (HD or Solid State) will cause a problem if you put the computer to sleep without unplugging them first. This is especially true if you plan on moving the computer to a different location. One other issue which seems to be taking up much discussion time is that the new OS (11.4 Big Sur) tends to automatically restart. If it is asleep and that happens, your computer will go into full operation mode, even with the cover closed.

[@MyHam-os4bq]

I just got the new MacBook Pro with m2. You're saying that I shouldn't plug it in to charge while it's in sleep mode? and that would mean only charging it while in use, or after it's completely shutdown? If so, it would need to be shutdown more often than every few weeks as stated in the video. I am completely new to MacBooks and everything I thought I knew about computers in general has gone out the window in the last 12 hours lol.

[@cynamon_]

@@MyHam-os4bq i’m getting mine next week and am also very lost like you were. were you able to answer your questions yourself? and would you mind sharing them with me? hahah

[@MyHam-os4bq]

@@cynamon_ so the basic rules I go by is to try and make sure I only charge it while I’m actively using it. This is supposed to be the best charging method, according to videos and sources like these. I don’t really shutdown my MacBook every day, unless I know I’m not going to be using it for a couple of days or I’m completely finished with whatever programs I have running for the time being. I have noticed that it will automatically restart while in sleep mode sometimes, probably after it’s just installed an update so I don’t ever keep it on the charger while it’s on sleep mode (that’s apparently where problems can happen.) It hasn’t been as complicated as it probably sounds. If the battery is below 25%, I’ll charge while I’m using it until it’s between 50-75% charged. If I’m going to pick up where I left off tomorrow with the same work and programs I have running today, I’ll just leave it in sleep mode. If I won’t be using it for a day or two I’ll just shutdown. I shutdown probably once a week, for the weekends. So far, it’s running just as smoothly as day 1 and I feel pretty confident that I’m caring for it to the best of my ability. I’m no expert tho, so this is all going by what I’ve researched and what seems to keep it running smoothly.

[@cynamon_]

@@MyHam-os4bq ohh okay, thank you so much for the reply!

[@andyhistoria225]

@@MyHam-os4bqthank you ! I’m getting my Mac next week

[@Andysfishing]

Good point, I will try this. I've been a shut-downer every night.

[@catladywanda1170]

lol me too😂😂

[@edrisghafoori8074]

That was really helpful, Thanks 💥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mobin.rasouli]

It was really useful, thanks man.

[@jackrodgersjr]

Consideration must be given to apps like a hosted database that are a security risk if left open. Since so many users were leaving my FileMaker database open at night and over the weekend I had to add a script to automatically shut down their Macs at 1PM.

[@dylanyeo3668]

I tried leaving my macbook air in sleep mode instead of fully shutting down for a while. However I'm now going back to shutting the machine down after use. There have been a few times when the battery completely discharged, which has made an impact to battery health. I sometimes don't start the laptop for a week or two, so this could have been too long in sleep mode, which also might draw extra charge if any background processes are running. For me, the disadvantage of possibly completely discharging the battery far outweigh the smaller benefits of leaving the machine on.

[@cherylelinsmith743]

When I've finished using my M2 MacBook Air, I plug in the charger, when light is green, I unplug then go to bed. I have the fast charger, and so far when I go back on the Mac next evening, it's fully charged. So, far in sleep mode, I'm not loosing battery life. When I shut down the laptop, messed up KZbin, with blank boxes with no text. Had to do a restart on my Mac. I guess for me, I don't used it as long as you do, to have the battery completely drain.

[@1asprec]

Very informative and evidence-based video. Thanks.

[@lamarcraven2314]

This was a very interesting and knowledgeable video thank you for the time that you took to make this to teach people like myself that are new to having a laptop and a M1 Apple MacBook Air how to make the battery lasts longer and get the most out of my computer great content keep up the good work 👍🏼💯🔥🎯

[@deltatv2268]

Thank you!!❤️

[@varmanrajasekaran7900]

I would say shutting down after a days use is optimal. We're not entirely up to speed on everything we've been doing the last night the next morning and you don't end up wasting that much time, after all the M1 macs literally take 3 seconds to boot up.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great information, and thanks for sharing.

[@s.z.7938]

Learned a lot. Thank you!