Energy efficiency is a crucial aspect of modern computing, and macOS provides robust tools to help users manage their energy consumption. While the term "Economizador de Energia" might not directly apply to the Apple environment, macOS offers similar functionalities through its Energy Saver settings. This article will guide you through optimizing these settings to extend battery life and reduce energy consumption on your Mac.
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Accessing Energy Saver Preferences:
- Open "System Preferences" from the Apple menu.
- Click on "Energy Saver."
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Adjusting Settings for Battery and Power Adapter:
- In the Energy Saver window, you'll find two tabs: "Battery" and "Power Adapter."
- For the "Battery" tab, consider the following settings:
- Turn display off after: Set a shorter time to save battery.
- Put hard disks to sleep when possible: Check this option.
- Slightly dim the display while on battery power: Check this option.
- Enable Power Nap while on battery power: Uncheck this option to save battery.
- For the "Power Adapter" tab, consider the following settings:
- Turn display off after: Set a longer time since power is not a concern.
- Prevent computer from sleeping automatically when the display is off: Check this option if you need the computer to stay active.
- Put hard disks to sleep when possible: Check this option.
- Wake for network access: Check this option if you need remote access.
- Enable Power Nap while plugged into a power adapter: Check this option for convenience.
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Using Terminal to Manage Energy Settings:
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Scheduling Sleep and Wake Times:
- To schedule your Mac to start up or wake at a specific time, use the following steps:
- Open "System Preferences" and click on "Energy Saver."
- Click on "Schedule…" at the bottom right.
- Set your desired start up or wake times.