Aldente [BEST]

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.

Have you tried AlDente? What percentage do you lock your MacBook at? Let me know in the comments below! aldente

Or, even worse: you use your MacBook 90% of the time, connected to a monitor with the charger permanently plugged in. AlDente costs nothing (or a cheap one-time purchase

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. What percentage do you lock your MacBook at

Heat is the silent killer. If AlDente detects your battery is too hot (e.g., during a Final Cut Pro export), it automatically stops charging to prevent thermal damage.