Using macbook as a desktop...is it dangerous?

my doubt is about the battery life,if i use macbook with the battery in and also with the power adapter; is it a risk for the battery?should i use the macbook withouth the battery inserted and only with power cable?
Thank's!

No, you should always leave the battery in. The reason is that under peak load the MacBook actually require more power than the power adapter can provide and it gets the added power from the battery. if you remove the battery the processor will step down in speed… to 1GHz I believe.
While there is no problem with using your MacBook as a desktop, many of us do, just be mindful to use your battery regularly. The more it's used the better it will stay in top condition. And remember to calibrate around one a month.
You may want to read Apple's battery web pages for more information…
http://www.apple.com/batteries/
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

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