My brand-new MacBook that I got for Christmas is overheating, and the battery is draining fast. What do I need to do to stop it from overheating every time I use it?
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.4
Please read If your Mac battery runs out of charge quickly - Apple Support.
That document is very cursory. For more in-depth examination of apps and processes that may disproportionately contribute to energy consumption use Activity Monitor: View energy consumption in Activity Monitor on Mac - Apple Support.
EtreCheck may also provide some actionable information. Instructions: How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting Large Amounts of Text, i.e. an Etrecheck Report - Apple Community
Please read If your Mac battery runs out of charge quickly - Apple Support.
That document is very cursory. For more in-depth examination of apps and processes that may disproportionately contribute to energy consumption use Activity Monitor: View energy consumption in Activity Monitor on Mac - Apple Support.
EtreCheck may also provide some actionable information. Instructions: How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting Large Amounts of Text, i.e. an Etrecheck Report - Apple Community
How can I improve my MacBook's battery performance?
