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Which Apps Are Draining Your Mac’s Battery the Most? Here’s How to Find Out

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    This tip is useful if your computer is not connected to power.
    Apple
    


    How fast your Mac’s battery drains can depend on a handful of things — how you have it set up, for example, and which apps you have running. If you keep your MacBook plugged in all the time, your battery’s life may not matter much to you. But if you frequently use your Mac while unplugged, you may want to keep an eye on how to conserve your battery. And that includes tracking which apps are big energy consumers.?
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    Not all apps are built the same, which means they’ll drain battery differently. While a notes app may not use up too much power, video editing software or a music player might. But instead of guessing, there’s a quick way to see which apps on your Mac are draining the most battery. Here’s how to check.
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    Quickly view which apps are draining your Mac’s battery the most
    You can easily view which apps are draining your battery — with a single click, actually.
    In the menu bar at the top of Mac’s screen, you should see a battery icon over the top-right. Click the battery icon to bring up a small menu and check the apps listed under Using Significant Energy.?
    If there’s an application listed there that you’re not currently using, close it to help conserve battery. All you have to do is go over to your Dock, right-click any open app and then hit Quit.
    
    If you don’t see the battery icon in the menu bar, go to System Preferences > Battery and check the box next to Show battery status in menu bar.
    Nelson Aguilar/CNET
    Obviously you won’t be able to close your web browser or any other app you’re actively using, but if the app is just sitting there, running in the background, it’s better to just close it until you need it again or are connected to power. Not only will it save battery, it may also make your computer run smoother, especially if you have too many apps open at once.