Q1: Why does Spotify continue using battery power after I close the window?
A1: Closing the app window by clicking the red traffic light button does not quit the application on macOS. The main process and its helper threads remain active in the dock and menu bar to handle media keys and network playback. You must press Cmd + Q or select Spotify > Quit Spotify to stop all background resource consumption.
Q2: Does disabling hardware acceleration degrade audio quality?
A2: No. Hardware acceleration only affects graphical user interface rendering, such as animated album covers and fluid window scrolling. It has zero impact on audio bitrates, equalizers, dynamic volume ranges, or streaming fidelity.
Q3: Will clearing my cache delete my downloaded offline playlists?
A3: Using the in-app "Clear cache" button removes temporary streaming audio files and cached thumbnail artwork, but retains your specifically designated offline playlists. However, manually wiping the raw data directory in your Library folder resets local storage, requiring you to redownload tracks marked for offline listening.
