MacBook Pro Insomnia (manuel.bernhardt.io)

Article summary

The author of the article experienced battery drain issues with their MacBook Pro M1 Max, where the battery would drain overnight even when not in use. They used the terminal command pmset -g log and a tool called Sleep Aid to analyze the issue. The problem was resolved by enabling the 'Wake for maintenance' option, which prevented the Mac from waking up frequently. This setting allows the Mac to batch maintenance tasks and wake up less often.

Main themes

• MacBook battery drain
• Power management settings
• Sleep Aid tool
• Maintenance tasks
• Battery life optimization

What commenters say

• Enabling the 'Wake for maintenance' option can prevent frequent wake-ups and reduce battery drain, despite its counter-intuitive name.
• Disabling 'Wake for maintenance' can lead to the Mac waking up every few seconds, potentially due to Wi-Fi or other factors.
• Some users experience battery drain issues with their iPads and MacBooks, even when not in use, and disabling features like Find My or Bluetooth can help.
• Apple's power management is not perfect and can be improved, with some users experiencing severe battery drain problems despite trying various troubleshooting steps.
• The 'Wake for maintenance' setting may be poorly labeled, and its purpose could be more clearly explained to avoid confusion.
• Disabling push notifications and background sync can help reduce idle power consumption and improve battery life.
• Some users prefer a laptop that optimizes for heat and noise over thinness, and Apple's design choices may prioritize the latter.
• The battery drain issue may be related to specific apps or services, such as Find My, and disabling or uninstalling them can help resolve the problem.