It's pathetic to see pseudo-engineers talking about computer engineering. I'm a computer engineer myself, and I worked for Apple for 6 years. IT IS NOT TRUE that shutting down your Mac will put "SOME STRAIN" on your computer that putting it to sleep will not. First of all, he lacks basic physics knowledge on how computers work and tried to use the meaningless word STRAIN because he can't explain it (it's not a mechanical machine, lol). So he uses "STRAIN" to appear "smart" to his viewers but exposes his vast ignorance on the subject. All the tasks listed as supposedly causing the "strain" are done as pre-checks before constant use afterward. If you're smart, you will understand right there how his claim is total nonsense. Because the very strain is something the computer is undergoing all the time. These are just pre-checks. It doesn't mean if it's not checking them, these "components" won't be used. Quite the contrary, they are constantly used while it's on. And during sleep, a few of those will also be used because some tasks are kept alive. That's precisely the very same strain he was trying to convince people to avoid, which is stupid in the first place. It makes no sense. Sleep mode, using his own theory, will put MORE "STRAIN" on your computer than when it's shut down and turned on at the start of the day. FINAL: Ignore these "Internet Experts" who use "keywords" to make claims without actually explaining the real engineering behind it. It's stupid to even think that these people know anything they're saying. Note: The only reason we recommend users put their computers to sleep is just so our apps can keep track of and update data for users, to improve profits, conversions, and the overall experience. It has nothing to do with hardware or software integrity, "strain" (lmfao), or anything that could damage the computer. It's PHYSICALLY obvious that shutting down will wear the batteries LESS than sleeping in the long run. It's insignificant for most, but it will. It is PHYSICS; you can't WORK AROUND basic physics. It's high-school basic knowledge. You guys should know better. These pseudo-engineers look like those fools who believe that someday we will create "anti-gravity" with high-tech, lol PHYSICS... lol.
Hello sir, just by reading your comment, I see that you know what you are talking about. Personally I'm in the medical field so I do not know much about computers and that is why I wanted to ask you (even though your comment explains it all, but it won't hurt me to double check). Will at the day's end just shutting the lid on my mac not damage it's battery, and also should I close all apps before doing that or it does not matter (by apps, 99% of the time it's the web browser). One last thing, even though I have smart-charging turned on, I noticed that unlike my iPhone, macbook does not make that pause when 80% charged but countinues up to 100%, so should I unplug it when it's close to 80% or leave it to fully charge, I use about 30%-40% battery per day (probably even less) since I use my mac mostly for watching videos or reading/writing text documents. Sorry for the long comment, looking forward to your reply. Best regards!
Hi @@yugoslaviaist. Questions are always good. Closing the lid on Macs won't actually turn off the computer but it will automatically put it to sleep mode. So it will still be running. Only minimum tasks, but it will, and it uses the battery (just a little). That's a fact. However, it will use it. Do a test, use your battery until low power, and put it to sleep. If you leave it for long enough (sometimes less than 2 days, depending on the OS, state, etc) it will totally drain your battery and you won't be able to turn it on without a charger. About the charging to 80%: This 80% is thing is a fallacy today. It's even funny, how these people make up stuff based on old technologies and bad comparison (as if a battery was like a bucket of water lol). Some old batteries used to have this "memory" issue when overcharged. But new devices don't use them anymore. And all OS now manage the charging based on the manufacturer specs. So if your macbook is letting it be charged 100% it's because it's ok. Therefore, it's not necessary to charge Li-ion batteries to only 80%, and doing so is not scientifically supported as a way to extend their lifespan.
I agree with you. You don't even have to be an engineer to realize, sleep mode even though uses the battery less STILL uses the battery as compared to completely shutting it off.
Alanspower, I appretiate that you have a wonderfull carrier at apple with decent tenure, but the whole point beigns with should you turn off the mac or no Macbooks when its put to sleep i will just turn the screen off and and CPU power will be throttled down and uses low power to keep the Push mail services and other Baground apps to be updated which significantly consumes less power since screen is off Its better to Put mac on sleep than you shud it down like old school computes like IMB or PET the arena is different. MacBook OS is an optimised it leans from user usage and delivers the performance accordingly, it is suggested to put to sleep than to shut it down as it takes more power thank a regular sleep/wake stuff as the OS need to load startup and preferences library again and again and the load is put to CPU which draws the power from battery Thanks for Reading Ram
@@ramanaidu3419 Hey Ram, I have a question. What if you plug in your MacBook before switching it on, would it put stress on the battery? As the battery is using an external source to power and load everything.
And you can find 100 articles that say its fine to shut down your mac everyday , basically its user preference , and there are no hardware issues shutting it down daily .
I wish I would have known this after going thru 2 MacBooks that my company provided me. The 2018 one I have now is starting to show its age but I am going to use these tips to try and make it go as long as I can. I have the Mac Studio in my office I shut it down once a week for 3 days, I hope I can make it last much longer. I am planning on buying a new Macbook Pro with M3 Pro and I am going to use all these tips to make it last as long as I can.
but my macbook pro was crash a year ago, then when I go to the service center at my country, they say it because I didn't shut it down,, now I'm confused~
Ah, that makes sense. I noticed that when I shut it down and turn it on, then run htop command, the processor is always at 100% for quite some time. Not shutting it down ever again then!
Interesting Video! I’ve always wondered if I was doing things right, not sure if this still applies to a MacBook being utilized as a stationary desktop???? I have a 2017 MacBook Pro connected to two monitors (ultra wide + standard) via a KVM switch. I started shutting down the MacBook daily as it fixed two wonky things I’ve noticed started since using as a desktop. 1. When the laptop is in sleep mode for a while and then waken it doesn’t process clamshell mode correctly and the monitor display (as both desktop or standalone laptop) get bad enough to where I have to shutdown/restart 2. When I do use as a reg laptop now (no charger) the battery life is so short, I can maybe only work on it for about 2 1/2 hours before batteries drained While shutting it down daily fixed the first problem, I wonder if it exacerbated the second problem?? I’ve heard that computers have a number of charge cycles b4 battery capacity is decreased, which is why its suggested not to fully shutdown everyday? Either way, in my case it could just be because two monitors is alot of pull for a 2017 MacBook haha! I am going to try your suggestion of not shutting it down for a week to see how it does.I Love my MacBook it runs stronger and longer than any windows computer I've had in the past, want to keep it as long as possible!
Honestly I think that the battery life is shorter because when you use your Mac book as a stationary desktop, it is always plugged in. The fact that you left it plugged in for long periods of times (I'm assuming) is maybe what damaged the battery. The fact that you were using it plugged in while it was at 100% for a long time. I also do this on my secondaty gaming laptop (Been doing it for 2 years now) and the battery life is so bad when it's not plugged in. So much that it doesn't last me more than 2 hours before it's dead. I think you're experiencing the same probleme as I am. I would suggest changing the battery if you use this computer a lot when it's unplugged and it's really bothering you. It would fix your problem ;)
Hi @Daniel About Tech. I have a question about vpn. I have a iphone 11 and it has inbuilt vpn. Is it free to use it or is there some extra to pay for it in use?
sleep is pointless really we have a screen savers and yes your battery is in use when when its on sleep if your laptop its not pluged in to power but if its pluged into power then you never use the battery, as for the rest of your arugment on programs well you should clear the ram out so shutting down is a good idea it also prevents over nite hackers from getting into yout system while your sleeping. i always shut down my macs and my pcs and my ipads all the time my phone only gets shut down once in awhile because its my phone and closing down your apps that are not in use is a good idea as it frees up ram and processor etc and takes it eaiser on the battery as well and gives you longer battery run time when your on battery time. . a turned off ocmputer does not update by the way .
@@hannasampoli-nacianceno8669 so should I shut down my Mac everyday or just put it to sleep? cause few comments say battery explodes if u put it to sleep... can u please clarifyyy.
Do you think Macbook Air M2 with 256 ssd is good for someone who’s using it to do accounting work in Excel and watch videos on CZcams. I don’t do anything with video editing and things like that. Or do you think I should rather get the M1 with 256 ssd to save money. Thanks Daniel!!
@@Guide-Tu Get the brand new design. Slighter larger but better screen. Brand new design, Magsafe AND for students, there's $150 Apple voucher from this month. Plus the resale value will be far greater and do bear in mind that the M1 Air is a 5 year old design. A Mac is an investment, look after it and it will last 10+ years in need be AND like me, you can earn a living from it! With Apple, always go for the latest design as they NEVER rush things to the market and put a lot of money into their R&D.
Interesting. Mac user since 1995 and yes, I shut my Macs down every night :) I don't really buy into what you say. Macs have always been built for the professional market and my gosh, they take everything into account when designing the architecture from the group up.
You are wrong buddy! There is many MANY videos on why you should just leave your Mac ON! Macs are made basically to never really be shut down and surely not very often!!!
M1 macs are basically super-sized iPads, they wake up as soon as you press that power button, just like how the iPhone shows the lock screen when you press the power button, so if you don't turn off your phone every night, you shouldn't do that to your mac. But iMacs and Mac Mini WILL get shut down during a power cut, I know that because I just experienced it last week when we got a power cut and my Mac Mini was immediately off, when the power got back on, I had to manually turn the Mac back on as well
Simply amazing, 30 seconds of messages and convert to a 8 minutes long video
youtubers are gonna youtube.. smh
😂
then u watch at 2x with many skips.. finishing the vdo within a minute
It's pathetic to see pseudo-engineers talking about computer engineering.
I'm a computer engineer myself, and I worked for Apple for 6 years.
IT IS NOT TRUE that shutting down your Mac will put "SOME STRAIN" on your computer that putting it to sleep will not.
First of all, he lacks basic physics knowledge on how computers work and tried to use the meaningless word STRAIN because he can't explain it (it's not a mechanical machine, lol).
So he uses "STRAIN" to appear "smart" to his viewers but exposes his vast ignorance on the subject.
All the tasks listed as supposedly causing the "strain" are done as pre-checks before constant use afterward. If you're smart, you will understand right there how his claim is total nonsense. Because the very strain is something the computer is undergoing all the time. These are just pre-checks. It doesn't mean if it's not checking them, these "components" won't be used. Quite the contrary, they are constantly used while it's on. And during sleep, a few of those will also be used because some tasks are kept alive. That's precisely the very same strain he was trying to convince people to avoid, which is stupid in the first place. It makes no sense. Sleep mode, using his own theory, will put MORE "STRAIN" on your computer than when it's shut down and turned on at the start of the day.
FINAL: Ignore these "Internet Experts" who use "keywords" to make claims without actually explaining the real engineering behind it. It's stupid to even think that these people know anything they're saying.
Note: The only reason we recommend users put their computers to sleep is just so our apps can keep track of and update data for users, to improve profits, conversions, and the overall experience. It has nothing to do with hardware or software integrity, "strain" (lmfao), or anything that could damage the computer. It's PHYSICALLY obvious that shutting down will wear the batteries LESS than sleeping in the long run. It's insignificant for most, but it will. It is PHYSICS; you can't WORK AROUND basic physics. It's high-school basic knowledge. You guys should know better.
These pseudo-engineers look like those fools who believe that someday we will create "anti-gravity" with high-tech, lol PHYSICS... lol.
Hello sir, just by reading your comment, I see that you know what you are talking about. Personally I'm in the medical field so I do not know much about computers and that is why I wanted to ask you (even though your comment explains it all, but it won't hurt me to double check). Will at the day's end just shutting the lid on my mac not damage it's battery, and also should I close all apps before doing that or it does not matter (by apps, 99% of the time it's the web browser). One last thing, even though I have smart-charging turned on, I noticed that unlike my iPhone, macbook does not make that pause when 80% charged but countinues up to 100%, so should I unplug it when it's close to 80% or leave it to fully charge, I use about 30%-40% battery per day (probably even less) since I use my mac mostly for watching videos or reading/writing text documents.
Sorry for the long comment, looking forward to your reply. Best regards!
Hi @@yugoslaviaist. Questions are always good. Closing the lid on Macs won't actually turn off the computer but it will automatically put it to sleep mode. So it will still be running. Only minimum tasks, but it will, and it uses the battery (just a little). That's a fact. However, it will use it. Do a test, use your battery until low power, and put it to sleep.
If you leave it for long enough (sometimes less than 2 days, depending on the OS, state, etc) it will totally drain your battery and you won't be able to turn it on without a charger.
About the charging to 80%: This 80% is thing is a fallacy today. It's even funny, how these people make up stuff based on old technologies and bad comparison (as if a battery was like a bucket of water lol). Some old batteries used to have this "memory" issue when overcharged. But new devices don't use them anymore. And all OS now manage the charging based on the manufacturer specs. So if your macbook is letting it be charged 100% it's because it's ok. Therefore, it's not necessary to charge Li-ion batteries to only 80%, and doing so is not scientifically supported as a way to extend their lifespan.
I agree with you. You don't even have to be an engineer to realize, sleep mode even though uses the battery less STILL uses the battery as compared to completely shutting it off.
Alanspower, I appretiate that you have a wonderfull carrier at apple with decent tenure, but the whole point beigns with should you turn off the mac or no
Macbooks when its put to sleep i will just turn the screen off and and CPU power will be throttled down and uses low power to keep the Push mail services and other Baground apps to be updated which significantly consumes less power since screen is off
Its better to Put mac on sleep than you shud it down like old school computes like IMB
or PET the arena is different. MacBook OS is an optimised it leans from user usage and delivers the performance accordingly, it is suggested to put to sleep than to shut it down as it takes more power thank a regular sleep/wake stuff as the OS need to load startup and preferences library again and again and the load is put to CPU which draws the power from battery
Thanks for Reading
Ram
@@ramanaidu3419 Hey Ram, I have a question. What if you plug in your MacBook before switching it on, would it put stress on the battery? As the battery is using an external source to power and load everything.
And you can find 100 articles that say its fine to shut down your mac everyday , basically its user preference , and there are no hardware issues shutting it down daily .
Very nice vid thanks man ! It helped a lot.
Great video Daniel. This is very true!!!
I wish I would have known this after going thru 2 MacBooks that my company provided me. The 2018 one I have now is starting to show its age but I am going to use these tips to try and make it go as long as I can. I have the Mac Studio in my office I shut it down once a week for 3 days, I hope I can make it last much longer. I am planning on buying a new Macbook Pro with M3 Pro and I am going to use all these tips to make it last as long as I can.
but my macbook pro was crash a year ago, then when I go to the service center at my country, they say it because I didn't shut it down,, now I'm confused~
And this may apply in windows pc or laptop aswell?
Ive been closing my Mac top but no matter how long I'm away, when I lift the top everything is still there. No sleep‼️😳
good explanation, thank you!
Ah, that makes sense. I noticed that when I shut it down and turn it on, then run htop command, the processor is always at 100% for quite some time. Not shutting it down ever again then!
Would you recommend the same for a 2017 iMac?
What if it does not remain in sleep? Since I have it connected to a monitor, it wakes within a short while.
What if you don’t use the computer everyday and about once a week. I shut my down.
Interesting Video! I’ve always wondered if I was doing things right, not sure if this still applies to a MacBook being utilized as a stationary desktop???? I have a 2017 MacBook Pro connected to two monitors (ultra wide + standard) via a KVM switch.
I started shutting down the MacBook daily as it fixed two wonky things I’ve noticed started since using as a desktop. 1. When the laptop is in sleep mode for a while and then waken it doesn’t process clamshell mode correctly and the monitor display (as both desktop or standalone laptop) get bad enough to where I have to shutdown/restart 2. When I do use as a reg laptop now (no charger) the battery life is so short, I can maybe only work on it for about 2 1/2 hours before batteries drained
While shutting it down daily fixed the first problem, I wonder if it exacerbated the second problem?? I’ve heard that computers have a number of charge cycles b4 battery capacity is decreased, which is why its suggested not to fully shutdown everyday?
Either way, in my case it could just be because two monitors is alot of pull for a 2017 MacBook haha! I am going to try your suggestion of not shutting it down for a week to see how it does.I Love my MacBook it runs stronger and longer than any windows computer I've had in the past, want to keep it as long as possible!
Honestly I think that the battery life is shorter because when you use your Mac book as a stationary desktop, it is always plugged in. The fact that you left it plugged in for long periods of times (I'm assuming) is maybe what damaged the battery. The fact that you were using it plugged in while it was at 100% for a long time.
I also do this on my secondaty gaming laptop (Been doing it for 2 years now) and the battery life is so bad when it's not plugged in. So much that it doesn't last me more than 2 hours before it's dead. I think you're experiencing the same probleme as I am.
I would suggest changing the battery if you use this computer a lot when it's unplugged and it's really bothering you. It would fix your problem ;)
Wtf bro the video content is only 30 sec , the comment content is 5 sec and reply is just 2 sec than why you guys are hyping it!!!!
this help full video pls how to install high performance (for gaming) window free on m1 MacBook 2020 with out bootcamp ?
Hi @Daniel About Tech. I have a question about vpn. I have a iphone 11 and it has inbuilt vpn. Is it free to use it or is there some extra to pay for it in use?
No iphone has a built-in vpn
Then how often should I shutdown my MacBook
If you unplug n top of shutting down the iMac it clears also the dram. Maybe do it once a month
I loose about 20% a day when it’s asleep
sleep is pointless really we have a screen savers and yes your battery is in use when when its on sleep if your laptop its not pluged in to power but if its pluged into power then you never use the battery, as for the rest of your arugment on programs well you should clear the ram out so shutting down is a good idea it also prevents over nite hackers from getting into yout system while your sleeping. i always shut down my macs and my pcs and my ipads all the time my phone only gets shut down once in awhile because its my phone and closing down your apps that are not in use is a good idea as it frees up ram and processor etc and takes it eaiser on the battery as well and gives you longer battery run time when your on battery time. . a turned off ocmputer does not update by the way .
Useful information but far too long. Without all the repetition this could’ve been sharp, and to the point whilst saving 3 - 4 minutes 🙂
Protracted dialogue is not how to build a following. 🙄 Correction: Ad nauseum dialogue. smh.
Does sleep mode doesn't overheat components in mac
I think owning and using a Macbook is a headache.
I’ve been shutting down my MacBook Pro m1 pro 2021 every single day for one year , my battery health is 94% with 57 cycles . Should I be worried now ?
You should
Yeah u should lol
My Macbook Air M1 is rarely shut off for approx 2 years. t's usually on Sleep Mode when not in use. My battery is 98%.
@Realchuub set up auto sleep in settings or do it by clicking apple icon, just like windows
@@hannasampoli-nacianceno8669 so should I shut down my Mac everyday or just put it to sleep? cause few comments say battery explodes if u put it to sleep... can u please clarifyyy.
Do you think Macbook Air M2 with 256 ssd is good for someone who’s using it to do accounting work in Excel and watch videos on CZcams. I don’t do anything with video editing and things like that. Or do you think I should rather get the M1 with 256 ssd to save money. Thanks Daniel!!
If you're doing light tasks then just stick to the m1
Considering the resale price in the future after using it for awhile, do you think the M2 will have more value?
@@Guide-Tu Get the brand new design. Slighter larger but better screen. Brand new design, Magsafe AND for students, there's $150 Apple voucher from this month. Plus the resale value will be far greater and do bear in mind that the M1 Air is a 5 year old design. A Mac is an investment, look after it and it will last 10+ years in need be AND like me, you can earn a living from it! With Apple, always go for the latest design as they NEVER rush things to the market and put a lot of money into their R&D.
@@netflixxaccount251 I disagree. Build for the future. Go with a BRAND NEW design not a five year old model that is being phased out!
@@BarcelonasHotCrowd Thanks so very much this makes a lot of sense, just what I need to make a decision. I do appreciate your advice!!
what about the log out option?
Interesting. Mac user since 1995 and yes, I shut my Macs down every night :) I don't really buy into what you say. Macs have always been built for the professional market and my gosh, they take everything into account when designing the architecture from the group up.
You are wrong buddy! There is many MANY videos on why you should just leave your Mac ON! Macs are made basically to never really be shut down and surely not very often!!!
why do you do that? honestly though? What's the purpose of shutting down if it's only for saving a bit of energy?
@@obscvre That's what I'm asking. What is the use of shutting it down ? It's so annoying to open back up everything lol
Is it applicable to Mac mini m1 pc? what will happen during power cut if the Mac mini is sleeping. coz laptop is battery powered and Mac mini is not
M1 macs are basically super-sized iPads, they wake up as soon as you press that power button, just like how the iPhone shows the lock screen when you press the power button, so if you don't turn off your phone every night, you shouldn't do that to your mac. But iMacs and Mac Mini WILL get shut down during a power cut, I know that because I just experienced it last week when we got a power cut and my Mac Mini was immediately off, when the power got back on, I had to manually turn the Mac back on as well
Thanks Bro
Never shut down my MacBook air. I just put it to sleep and after a year of owning it the battery exploded. Thanks Apple
Really dude.??
@@Ruben04840 clearly lying
well yeah makes sense
I have question is it ok to leave it always with charger on or should i only charge it when its empty
I keep it plugged in while I'm using it, and also use aldente to keep the charge at 80 percent at all times.
6:44 bro really wished for a touch screen mac xD jk
I just shut my m1 MacBook Air down whenever I’m done with it for a few hours.
Does closing the lid same as sleep mode?
Yeah, if you leave it closed for a while, your Mac will assume you aren't using it and will automatically go to sleep mode
My dog can explain this video faster
I’m going on a one week trip and not taking my MacBook Air. Should I shut it down or put it to sleep please someone reply me fast?
Shut down. Especially if your going to be away for more than 48 hours.
@@2ndmanofjazz I’m back from the trip, and yes I shutted it down and opened it after I came back!
What he is suggesting to do, could not be further from the truth!
You didn't even mention whether or not to UNPLUG. That's the only reason I watched. Very disapointed.
Dude. Go to the pooiintt!!