Apple has finally brought Low Power Mode to the Mac with macOS Monterey. Here’s how to turn it on.
If you have an iPhone, you’re probably familiar with Low Power Mode, an option you can set so the device preserves battery life. Now the Mac has a low power mode too, and it does a similar thing: Reduces energy consumption by automatically turning down the screen brightness and system clock speed to save battery life and make your Mac run more quietly. Editor’s note: Updated 10/6/21 with information about Cooldown, a menu bar app that allows quick access to the Low Power Mode setting.
