When i use the macbook pro at home, do i need to use the charger or the battery, which is good to the battery?

when i use the macbook pro at home, do i need to use the charger or the battery, which is good to the battery?

I Personaly would use the Charger
see Threads
http://www.apple.com/batteries/
and
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
and
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446#Troubleshooting

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