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The Invisible Mac
Six small Mac utilities that quietly handle everyday annoyances, become part of your habits, and make your personal computer feel more like yours.
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A MacBook connected to a monitor can spend most of its life plugged in. AlDente lets you decide how much charge it should hold while it sits there. Set a battery percentage, and charging stops at that limit. The free version covers this central task, while Pro adds temperature protection, charging ranges and battery statistics. A small utility for looking after the hardware you already own.
A MacBook connected to a monitor can spend most of its life plugged in. AlDente lets you decide how much charge it should hold while it sits there. Set a battery percentage, and charging stops at that limit. The free version covers this central task, while Pro adds temperature protection, charging ranges and battery statistics. A small utility for looking after the hardware you already own.
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Six small Mac utilities that quietly handle everyday annoyances, become part of your habits, and make your personal computer feel more like yours.
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