Question on MacBook Air desk setup...

[trerep]

Hi i bought a new Macbook Air 2020.
I am a lawyer and i will use it always (90% of time) on my desk, in a fixed position.

What do you recommend me to do with the Power adapter?

Have i to use it always connected?
It is better to use it by battery and charge it every time?

I ask it also from a "clean setup" point of view.. it is better to have only the mac on the desk without the power cord ?

thank you

 

[IngerMan]

4K monitor that supports usb-c charging, one USB-C cable from the MBA to the Monitor, one power cord plugged into monitor.

clamshell mode obviously, Wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Clean setup.

 

[SamTomlinson]

Hi i bought a new Macbook Air 2020.
I am a lawyer and i will use it always (90% of time) on my desk, in a fixed position.

What do you recommend me to do with the Power adapter?

Have i to use it always connected?
It is better to use it by battery and charge it every time?

I ask it also from a "clean setup" point of view.. it is better to have only the mac on the desk without the power cord ?

thank you

I read somewhere that it is better to leave plugged in when possible.
Something to do with the battery not requiring a full empty and recharge routine and it keeps the cycles down.

 

[dmk1974]

I just bought this adapter a few days ago for using the MacBook in a clamshell/desktop setup. I have HDMI to the monitor, power, and a USB wireless adapter for the keyboard and mouse. Only 1-plug from this adapter to the MacBook. So far so good!

USB C Hub, QGeeM USB C to HDMI Adapter 4k, 7 in 1 USB C Dongle with 100W Power Delivery,3 USB 3.0 Ports, SD/TF Card Reader, Compatible for iPhone 15 Promax MacBook Ipad HP Dell and More Type C Device

7 in 1 Type C Hub

www.amazon.com

 

[Weaselboy]

It is better to use it by battery and charge it every time?

Just leave it plugged in unless you need to be portable on the battery.

Apple used to have some stuff on their site about exercising the battery occasionally, but they no longer do.

Here are some Apple support links that may help you.

If you see Service Recommended on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro - Apple Support (IN)

Find out how to check the health of your battery and resolve charging issues.

support.apple.com

Batteries

Maximize the life and lifespan of the lithium-ion battery in your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or MacBook. Learn how to service and recycle it, too.

www.apple.com