Mac Software for the Gourmet
Mac Software for the Gourmet
Beta Feature! This feature is still in development and bugs might be possible! Key Takeaways General explanation AlDente Pro 1.21 introduces the beta version of our new Schedule feature. This feature allows users to set specific Actions in AlDente to run automatically on predetermined days, times, and intervals. For example, Calibration Mode can be set …
Key Takeaways General explanation With AlDente Pro 1.20 we are launching the first beta version of our new feature called Control MagSafe LED. This new feature brings the ability to AlDente Pro to control the color of the MagSafe LED to better indicate the current charging state of your MacBook battery. In general, a green …
Key Takeaways General explanation With AlDente Pro 1.19 we are officially launching support for the Apple Shortcuts app. Shortcuts allow you to add automation and configure AlDente the way you want. If you want to read more about the Apple Shortcuts app and what you can do with it, take a look here. The following …
Key Takeaways General Explanation Our new feature, “Automatic Discharge,” makes discharging your MacBook while it’s plugged in easier than ever. This new feature takes Discharge to the next level by automatically discharging your MacBook when the Charge Limit set in AlDente is lower than the current battery percentage. This eliminates the need for manual activation of Discharge …
General explanation With AlDente Pro 1.16, we are introducing a new feature called “Hardware Battery Percentage”. The battery percentage shown by macOS is actually not the real battery percentage that the battery management system reports. The two battery percentages usually differ by 2-7%. When “Hardware Battery Percentage” is enabled, AlDente Pro will read out the …
Feature Explanation: Hardware Battery Percentage Read More »
General explanation Icon State Energy Source Battery Charging Battery Discharging Plugged in and Charging Power Supply Yes No Plugged in and Charging Paused Power Supply No No Plugged in and Discharging Battery No Yes Unplugged and Discharging Battery No Yes
Since version 1.15 AlDente supports Apple’s Fast User Switching. It is activated by default and you do not need to change any setting in AlDente. However, you need to follow a couple of steps to get it to work properly. Here is how it works: Just install AlDente on every user account you want to …
General explanation When your MacBook is in sleep, third-party apps are not able to run and do any changes. Therefore, AlDente is not able to make any changes to the charging behavior of your MacBook while it is in sleep. As a result, your MacBook would either charge to 100% when it is plugged in …
Feature Explanation: Disable Sleep until Charge Limit Read More »
General explanation One of the contributing factors of fast battery degradation is a high battery temperature. The temperature of the battery can be high because of multiple reasons. High CPU or GPU usage will heat up your whole MacBook, including the battery. Furthermore, the faster you charge or discharge a battery, the hotter it gets. …
Important! This feature works differently depending on your MacBook model. Three different categories: Apple Silicon MacBooks Intel MacBooks with Thunderbolt 3 ports Intel MacBooks without Thunderbolt 3 ports You can find out here which category your MacBook model belongs to. 1. General explanation Apple Silicon MacBooks When your MacBook is powered off, apps cannot run …
Feature Explanation: Stop charging when powered off/app closed Read More »
