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I'm using a 24GB M2 Air running a development environment in Docker, and no problems here. Running several containers, MySQL, elastic search, redis. It feels re
by fredsted 3y ago
I'm using a 24GB M2 Air running a development environment in Docker, and no problems here. Running several containers, MySQL, elastic search, redis. It feels really fast compared to a 2020 i7 6-core with 32 GB. It doesn't get hot. It's silent. Running the environment cuts battery life, though I still get around 8 hours on a full charge.
- Alifatisk 3y agoDon’t you use the laptop while charging? I only disconnect the charging cable when I need to head somewhere quickly
- vardump 3y agoThat'll wear out the battery quickly.
- phr4ts 3y ago> That'll wear out the battery quickly. Why does this happen? If it's about overcharging, is it impossible to stop charging once the battery is full?
- vardump 3y agoA high cell voltage will ruin lithium ion cells over time. https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-lithium-based-batteries https://batteryuniversity.com/article/bu-808-how-to-prolong-...
- Alifatisk 3y agoI thought that was fine for MacBooks because it will only charge to 80% and won’t increase the battery cycles? I also disconnect the charging cable during the night because that stresses the battery.
- vardump 3y agoMy M1 and M2 Macbooks will happily charge to 100%. How to make them to stop at 80%?
- out_of_protocol 3y agoI've seen checkbox somewhere in settings, checked by default. If checked and OS decides that device is connected constantly, it limits change to ~80%
- Condition1952 3y agoLook up: “Aldente”. Not tested. discovered yesterday for my future laptop as soon as they become affordable
- Condition1952 3y agoIn alternativeto.net you can find FOSS alternatives for Aldente
- jitl 3y agoNo, battery life is measured in change cycles. If you don’t discharge the battery, it doesn’t age as much as if you do discharge and then recharge the battery. At least that’s the case for batteries with reasonable charging controllers like those found in $500+ gadgets.
- Alifatisk 3y agoThat's what I'm saying, keeping the charger connected reduces the amount of battery cycles therefore keeping the battery health for longer compared to charging and discharging multiple times. BUT, you have to disconnect the charger when not using the laptop, for example when you're going to sleep.
- vardump 3y agoNot all charge cycles are equivalent. By limiting charge to just 80%, your battery will last many times longer versus to letting it charge up to 100%. That's also the reason why EV manufacturers set charge limits to similar numbers.
- fredsted 3y agoI often sit on the couch or bed while working.