Battery optimization, external display tweaks, and gaming performance boosts to make your Mac experience even better!

🔋 Battery Optimization Tweaks

1. Enable Low Power Mode (macOS Monterey and later)
   • Go to System Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode and enable it for battery or both battery & power adapter.
2. Disable Background Apps
   • Open Activity Monitor (Cmd + Space > Type “Activity Monitor”)
   • Look for energy-intensive apps under the Energy tab and quit unnecessary ones.
3. Turn Off Keyboard Backlight on Battery
   • Go to System Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Backlight and reduce brightness or set it to turn off after inactivity.
4. Use Safari Instead of Chrome
   • Chrome is a battery hog! Safari is way more optimized for macOS.
5. Disable Power-Hungry Visual Effects
   • System Settings > Accessibility > Display > Reduce Motion
6. Check Battery Cycle Count (To see if it’s time for a replacement) perlCopyEditsystem_profiler SPPowerDataType | grep "Cycle Count"
   • If it’s over 1000 cycles, battery health may be degraded.
7. Stop Background App Refresh
   • System Settings > General > Background App Refresh and turn off unnecessary apps.

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🖥 External Display Tweaks

1. Enable High Refresh Rate (For Supported Displays)
   • System Settings > Displays > Refresh Rate and set it to 120Hz (for ProMotion-supported devices).
2. Prevent Mac from Sleeping When Lid is Closed (Clamshell Mode) cssCopyEditsudo pmset -a disablesleep 1
   • Keeps external display running when MacBook lid is closed.
3. Scale External Display for Sharper Text (HiDPI Mode) objectivecCopyEditdefaults write -g CGFontRenderingFontSmoothingDisabled -bool NO
   • Makes text look sharper on non-Retina external monitors.
4. Use Better Display for Advanced Scaling & Refresh Rate Control
   • App: BetterDisplay (Free)
5. Fix Blurry Text on External Monitors (For Non-Retina Displays)
   • Go to System Settings > Displays > Resolution
   • Hold Option Key and click Scaled to reveal more resolutions.

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🎮 Gaming Performance Boosts

1. Enable Game Mode (macOS Sonoma and later)
   • Game Mode automatically prioritizes gaming performance for supported apps.
2. Disable Background Processes Before Gaming nginxCopyEditsudo spindump 5
   • This stops unnecessary background processes temporarily.
3. Use Low Latency Mode for Controllers
   • System Settings > Bluetooth > Select Controller > Enable Low Latency Mode
4. Turn Off Keyboard & Trackpad Input Delay for Faster Response arduinoCopyEditdefaults write -g InitialKeyRepeat -int 10 defaults write -g KeyRepeat -int 1
   • Improves response time when using keyboard controls in games.
5. Optimize Cooling for High Performance
   • Macs Fan Control (Download Here) lets you manually control fan speeds to prevent overheating.
6. Use a Wired Connection for Lower Latency
   • If gaming online, use Ethernet or a USB-C to Ethernet adapter for a more stable connection.
7. Use Crossover or Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit
   • Play Windows Games on Mac using Crossover or Apple’s Game Porting Toolkit.

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Here are some gaming FPS boost tweaks, external display calibration tips, and advanced battery hacks to get the most out of your Mac! 🚀

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🎮 Gaming FPS Boost Tweaks

1. Enable Game Mode (macOS Sonoma and later)

• System Settings > Game Mode (when a game is running)
• It reduces background tasks and lowers controller latency.

2. Lower Graphics Settings (For Higher FPS in Mac Games)

• In games, set:
  • Resolution: Lower than native (e.g., 1080p instead of 1440p)
  • Shadows: Low or Off
  • Anti-aliasing: FXAA instead of MSAA
  • V-Sync: Off (unless screen tearing occurs)

3. Use Metal API for Best Performance

• If a game has a setting for Metal, enable it instead of OpenGL for better FPS.
• Games like World of Warcraft, Baldur’s Gate 3, and No Man’s Sky run faster with Metal.

4. Adjust macOS Power Settings for Performance

• On MacBook:
  • System Settings > Battery > Energy Mode > High Performance
• On Desktop Macs:
  • System Settings > Displays > ProMotion > 120Hz

5. Free Up RAM & CPU Before Gaming

• Close heavy apps like Chrome, Final Cut, and Photoshop.
• Run this command to free up RAM before launching a game: nginxCopyEditsudo purge
• Or use Activity Monitor → Sort by CPU% → Quit resource-hungry apps.

6. Disable Window Server Effects (For Low-End Macs)

• Disables extra macOS UI animations that consume GPU power: arduinoCopyEditdefaults write -g CGDisableCursorLocationMagnification -bool true killall Dock

7. Use an eGPU (If Your Mac Supports It)

• External GPUs (eGPUs) boost gaming performance. Recommended eGPUs:
  • Razer Core X + AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • Works best with Intel Macs (M1/M2/M3 Macs don’t fully support eGPUs).

8. Optimize Steam Games with Launch Options

• Right-click game > Properties > Launch Options
  • For older games: diffCopyEdit-high -novid -nojoy -nod3d9ex -threads 4
  • For newer games (like CSGO, Dota 2): diffCopyEdit-fullscreen -refresh 120 -nojoy

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🖥 External Display Calibration & Tweaks

1. Enable HiDPI for Sharper Text

• Open Terminal and enter: objectivecCopyEditdefaults write -g CGFontRenderingFontSmoothingDisabled -bool NO
• Restart your Mac for changes to take effect.

2. Fix Blurry External Monitors (Non-Retina Displays)

• Go to System Settings > Displays
• Hold Option key and click Scaled
• Choose a resolution closer to 2x scaling for better clarity.

3. Increase Refresh Rate (If Supported)

• System Settings > Displays > Refresh Rate
• If your monitor supports 120Hz or 144Hz, enable it for smoother visuals.

4. Force External Monitor to Use HDR

• System Settings > Displays > High Dynamic Range (HDR) > Enable

5. Reduce Input Lag for External Monitors (For Gaming)

• Use DisplayPort over HDMI if possible (lower latency).
• Disable macOS V-Sync to reduce lag: arduinoCopyEditdefaults write com.apple.CoreGraphics DisableVSYNC -bool true (May cause screen tearing in some cases, so test first.)

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🔋 Advanced Battery Hacks

1. Enable Battery Health Management (For Longer Battery Life)

• System Settings > Battery > Battery Health → Enable Optimized Battery Charging.
• Prevents overcharging and slows battery wear.

2. Use “Caffeinate” to Keep Mac Awake Only When Needed

• Instead of disabling sleep completely, use this command: cssCopyEditcaffeinate -i
• This keeps your Mac awake only until you close the terminal.

3. Reduce Power Drain by Adjusting Background Services

• Disable Bluetooth & Wi-Fi when not needed.
• Turn off “Wake for Network Access”:
  • System Settings > Battery > Options > Wake for Network Access → Disable

4. Use “pmset” to Control Battery & Sleep Settings

• Check current settings: nginxCopyEditpmset -g batt
• Set longer battery life mode: cssCopyEditsudo pmset -b powernap 0 sudo pmset -b displaysleep 3 sudo pmset -b sleep 10
  • Turns off Power Nap, shortens display sleep, and improves battery longevity.

5. Limit Background App Refresh to Save Power

• System Settings > General > Background App Refresh
• Disable for apps that don’t need live updates (like Facebook, Twitter).

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🚀 Extra Tools for Better Performance

✅ App Tamer → Auto-pauses apps that use too much CPU.
✅ AlDente → Stops charging at 80% to extend battery lifespan.
✅ BetterDisplay → Advanced scaling options for external monitors.
✅ Macs Fan Control → Prevents overheating and boosts performance.