Preserving laptop battery life

 Most laptop batteries are rated to last for 1000 charge cycles.  Trying to save on charge cycles by using plugged in always is detrimental. At the end of a year, the battery life  would actually drop to 1 or 2 hours. The best way to keep the battery life of the new laptop in good condition  is - To not continuously use it plugged in to charger. The recommended approach is to charge fully and then use on battery -   even if you are home or have access to power socket.