Finally! Apple adds MacBook battery charge: Buffalo Mac Upgrade Guide
Finally! Apple adds MacBook battery charge: Buffalo Mac Upgrade Guide
Apple released the macOS 26.4 beta to developers on Monday, and those who have installed it have found a new feature that’s been a long time a-comin’. Apple is adding the ability to set a charge limit for the battery in a MacBook. With the new slider, you can set the limit to 80 percent, to 100 percent, or to an increment (in fives) in between.
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Here's what the team at MacSolutions Plus thinks Buffalo and WNY mac users need to know.

Key Details

- Apple released the macOS 26.4 beta to developers on Monday, and those who have installed it have found a new feature that’s been a long time a-comin’.
- Apple is adding the ability to set a charge limit for the battery in a MacBook.
- With the new slider, you can set the limit to 80 percent, to 100 percent, or to an increment (in fives) in between.
- !😳🤯Charge limit option added in Tahoe 26.4 Beta!!!!!
- Macintosh (@ClassicII_MrMac) February 16, 2026 Apple added an Optimize Battery Charging feature in macOS Catalina that uses machine learning to limit charging, but since then, users have been asking for the ability to manually set the charge limit below 100 percent.

Source: Macworld

What This Means for Buffalo Mac Users
Before you update: We always recommend backing up your data first — Time Machine for Mac or a reliable backup solution for PC. Not every device handles major updates the same way. If your mac is more than 3-4 years old, consider stopping by MacSolutions Plus for a pre-update compatibility check.
For businesses in Amherst, Clarence, and Williamsville: Test updates on one device before deploying fleet-wide. We can help plan a staged rollout that minimizes disruption to your team.

Why Choose MacSolutions Plus?

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