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Apple's battery guide describes lithium-ion batteries as "consumable components" that naturally lose capacity over time. To slow that decline, iPhones use Optimized Battery Charging, which learns your ...

Discover which items should never be plugged into a power strip, along with other hazardous mistakes people frequently make.

What's the harm in leaving a portable power station plugged in all the time? It doesn't seem like a bad thing, but smart. Your device stays charged, always ready to power your campsite, your phones, ...

As technology continues to evolve, so do the habits of laptop users. One common practice is leaving a Windows laptop plugged in all the time. But is it safe? Recent expert analyses and reviews shed ...

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You might have wondered if you can leave your laptop plugged in overnight. In this guide, we answer several questions related to your laptop’s battery and its charging. Laptops give us the convenience ...

In theory, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles offer an alluring alternative to fully electric ones. They give drivers 20 to 65 miles of electric-only range for their daily use, plus a gasoline engine in ...

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