Leaving charger in while working on mac?

is it okay to leave the charger plugged into the mac while working? is it okay for the battery life?

Sure. For more info check out the post below. It has a very good collection of battery tips and hints.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1764220?threadID=1764220&tstart=45
Stedman

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By any chance would it be in the Draft Folder? I know-sounds too easy.
Maybe it was zapped in the .Mac Mail changeover?
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I bought macbook air in feb 2013. if it is fully charged it only works for 3 hours while it should work for 7 hours. i have selected allow application from anywhere. does it affects ?

i bought macbook air in feb 2013. if it is fully charged it only works for 3 hours while it should work for 7 hours. i have selected allow application from anywhere. does it affects ?

vishalss180 wrote:
should i change the battry ??
No need to change the battery.
vishalss180 wrote:
i have selected allow application from anywhere. does it affects ?
No.
Maximize Runtime / Tips for maximizing your battery charge
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1473
A new Mac comes with 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare.
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Charging while working question

Hi folks,
Preliminary info: I got Macbook Air 13" Mid 2012.
As I figured out, you should exhaust your battery untill it reaches 3%~ and charge it fully and plug out as soon as possible so you don't leave the battery plugged for too long.
Though I have this question: what if the battery has arrived to 3% [less or more] and I have to keep working [can't stop and charge it], can I charge it and keep working, and when I'm done working to leave it charged till it reaches 100% and plug out again? or will this destory the "health" sessions I'm so struggling to maintain?
Thanks.
Edit: Oh snap, I just bumped into a post here with instructions of "how to maintain battery's life" and they said NOT TO exhaust it till low percents.. So what is the correct method?

YadinCohen wrote:
And you're saying that it won't harm battery's life because of the new technology of batteries?
Always had in mind [+experience from my old laptop] that leaving it charged while working damages its life.
So basically, whenever I have accessabilty to AC, I should always work with the macbook when plugged, even if it's on 100%.
And charging time doesn't have to be 2hours~? Can I leave it charged for the night and in the morning plug it off? and it won't damage the battery?
Leaving it charging while working won't damage the battery. In fact it's the opposite, it will extend battery life due to reduced charged cycles.
Charge time doesn't have to be 2 hours.. you can leave it charging overnight and unplug in the morning when you go mobile.
I have a 2008 Mbair as well as a new one and follow the same general rule, If power is convenient, plug it in. If it's not convenient, run on battery. The 2008 MBair is still running strong with the original battery.

Mac Pro sudden restar while working

I just got my new Mac Pro and having very strage behaviour. While working logout suddenly and login screen comes automatically. All my apps are closed and my work which I was doing.... also lost. It happen specially with Cinema 4D app because most of time I am using this. It was happening with 10.6.8 OS and now 10.7 OS also happening this.
I tried resetting PRAM, NVRAM and SMC... but no luck. Any idea what is problem with bmy new Mac Pro.
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Thanks for the advice!
I'll look into getting a good quality UPS in the meantime, however the situation changed the other day when I came home from work.
I turned on the Mac and it got as far as the login screen. After about two minutes of being on the login screen (I didn't actually enter my details or touch anything at this stage) it just turned itself off randomly. Therefore, I don't think what I'm trying to do in Avidemux is totally to blame for the problem in this respect.
After the Mac turned itself off this time, it wouldn't let me turn it back on for about 30 seconds of pressing the power button. When it finally started up again, it seemed to run fine for the rest of the evening.
Does this sound like the power supply is on its way out or could it be something else? If I need a new power supply, will I need a specific type of power supply and not just a standard PC one?
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Yes, it would if you ran it on the new MBP which is the reason I am saying install rather then clone.
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I have a charger that work in some outlets like at work but very dicey on working at home all the time. Any suggestions?

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I just put it on an iPod dock to charge and it worked that way instead! I guess it has more power charging it that way then a plug in the wall or plugging it into the computer. THANK GOD! I don't want to lose what I have on it!

Hello I am using Ipad 4 and its charger is not working while I was using it few days before and it was working properly now it says that the cable does not support this Ipad Please Help me out.

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- Hold the home button and sleep/wake button down at the same time. When the Apple logo appears release both buttons then try and charge again.
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I am new to MAC and while working in Mail I inadvertently deleted my enitre Inbox. All emails from Inbox are now parked in the Trash bin and I want to restore them to the Inbox does anyone know how to do this?

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HT1476 iPhone charge icon while plugged to a Mac

Hi,
The charge icon says "charged" on my iPhone, but "charging" on iTunes from time to time. I'm worried that my battery is draining in and out as I keep it plugged to my Mac. Please let me know what you think !
Best,
Antoine

This can be the findings of a poor charger, or a faulty battery. Also the USB Cable has to be good. Try the Wall Charger, if it works perfect to charge the iPhone, then the iPhone is OK. If problems occur with Wall Charger too, then the iPhone is faulty, most likely battery. If this is the case and if there is Warranty or AppleCare, make Genius reservation and take or send iPhone for resolution.

My IPad charger isn't working, My IPad charger isn't working

My iPad Mini charger isn't working and I don't know what to do....

Not normal. Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation.
Make a Genius Bar Reservation
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Could be the charger, cable or iPad. Plug the cable into the iPad & computer. If it says "Not Charging", the cable is probably good. (It is charging but very slowly.)
Try this first - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
And this - Unplug the charger from the iPad and then replug. May resume charging.
The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W or 12W (5W on Mini) USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (2.5W, most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
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https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4480944?tstart=0
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
iPhone, iPod, Using the iPad Charger
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
Install and use Battery Doctor HD
http://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/battery-doctor-hd/id459702901?mt=8
To Extend a Device’s Battery Life, Get to Know It Better
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IPhone charger doesn't work...?

I've been using the USB cable to charge my iPhone through my Mac this whole time.
I think this is the charger that came with my iPhone 4:
But:
1. It says "iPod Power Adapter" on the bottom.
2. It doesn't work when I plug it in. (No reaction on the screen when it's fully charged.) But it works with an older iPod nano.
Earlier today, my iPhone was completely dead, I plugged it in with this charger, and it showed some weird connection icon in the bottom. I forgot how it looked. I pressed the hold button, and the main button, but it switched off. I couldn't get the screen back. I kept it in there for a while, nothing. Charged it via USB on my Mac with no problems.
Another question:
Looking to buy an extra charger also, is it too good to be true here on Amazon, being sold for £3 and listed as "Official Apple"? The reviews on whether it's genuine are mixed.

How long did you have it attached to this? See the image below. If it looked like the symbol on the right (plug --> Lightning) then it was not connected and not charging. If it was the symbol on the left (lightning) then it was charging and you may have not let it sit long enough to have enough charge to turn on. A completely dead iPhone has to charge up to 5% before it can successfully turn on.

Should i leave charge plug when it is fully charged?

Should i leave charge plug when it is fully charged? I read that my macbook pro with retina display (Early-2012) has 1000 charge-cycle. If i do not unplug it when it is fully charged, it won't count plus for charge-cycle. However, is it beneficial?
Thanks a lot.

You can leave it plugged in whether using it or not. It will not harm the battery:
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Does Trojan Virus Works on Mac?

Hey guys, i've downloaded a file from safari, and i've tried to open it up but all of a sudden my shophos anti-virus just pops and say there's a trojan virus with a 1/5 danger.
If i'm right, i remember macs are "virus-free", and trojans are PC virus which shouldn't work on Mac.
Please help!!

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically updated once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets (see below.)
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been another layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't actually been tested by Apple (unless it comes from the Mac App Store), but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. For most practical purposes, applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed can be considered safe.
Gatekeeper has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could find some other way to evade Apple's controls.
For more information about Gatekeeper, see this Apple Support article.
4. Beyond XProtect and Gatekeeper, there’s no benefit, in most cases, from any other automated protection against malware. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. All known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source. How do you know whether a source is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "archive extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn users who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
5. Java on the Internet (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page. Its developers have had a lot of trouble getting it to do this without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style "virus" in OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. A separate Java installer is distributed by Apple, and another one by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. At the moment, the Oracle version is blocked by Apple because of known security flaws that make it unsafe to use on the Internet. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers. In Safari, this is done by unchecking the box marked Enable Java in the Security tab of the preferences dialog. Few websites have Java content nowadays, so you probably won’t be missing much.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a specific task, enable Java only when needed for the task and disable it immediately when done. Close all other browser windows and tabs, and don't visit any other sites while Java is active. Eliminate Java from your online workflow whenever possible. If a web page prompts you to use Java to do something that can be done without it, such as streaming video or downloading files, don't.
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can reasonably be.
6. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use the free software ClamXav — nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
7. ClamXav doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
ClamXav is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
ClamXav may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use ClamXav unless a network administrator requires you to run an anti-virus application.
8. The greatest harm done by anti-virus software, in my opinion, is in its effect on human behavior. It does little or nothing to protect people from emerging threats, but they get a false sense of security from it, and then they may behave in ways that expose them to higher risk. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.
9. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.

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