Is your Mac losing charge way too fast — even when you’re not using heavy apps?
Unexpected battery drain is a common issue after macOS updates, background processes hanging, or poor system sleep behavior.
Good news: there’s a Terminal command that can help optimize your battery by resetting power services. No need for third-party apps or full reinstalls.
How to Reset Power Services on macOS
1. Open Terminal
- Press Command (⌘) + Space
- Type Terminal and press Return
2. Paste and run this command
What This Command Does
- Restarts macOS power management services
- Helps fix fast battery drain caused by rogue background tasks
- No reboot needed — works instantly
✅ Battery Optimization Complete
You should now see improved battery life and slower discharge.
If the problem returns after system updates or sleep issues — run this fix again or review battery usage in System Settings > Battery.
