Adjusting Mac Power Settings

Issue/Question

How do I adjust the power settings on my Mac? 

Environment

  • macOS

Resolution

  1. Click the Apple  in the upper-right corner. 
  2. Select System Preferences... .
  3. Select Energy Saver
  4. On laptops you may select the tab for Battery or Power Adapter, depending on your needs. 
    Note: Please note that adjusting power settings under the Battery tab will result in decreased battery life if the computer is set to not dim the display brightness or go to sleep after a certain amount of time. 
  5. Adjust the settings to your preference. 
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Details

Article ID: 3632
Created
Thu 9/3/20 2:26 PM
Modified
Mon 9/7/20 1:31 PM