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BatteryGuard is a lightweight macOS menu bar app for people who want to be more intentional about their Mac’s battery health. It complements Apple’s built-in battery features with reminders to plug in below 20% and unplug above 80%, helping you spend less time at extreme charge levels.
Unlike more complex battery utilities, BatteryGuard is intentionally minimal. It lives in the menu bar and focuses on one job: giving you timely nudges that make healthier charging habits easier to maintain.
BatteryGuardProtect your Mac battery with simple charging reminders
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I built BatteryGuard after noticing my Mac’s maximum battery capacity had dropped more quickly than I expected. I started reading more about battery health, and one of the biggest takeaways for me was that avoiding the extremes and staying in a healthier charging range can make a real difference over time. I went looking for a simple menu bar app to help with that, but the ones I found either...
BatteryGuardProtect your Mac battery with simple charging reminders