January 18, 2012
Does running your laptop on AC power damage the battery? Should you remove the battery to increase its lifetime? If you own a laptop, these questions have probably crossed your mind before. The short answer to both questions is: most likely yes. Curious to learn why? Continue reading for all the juicy details.
November 9, 2011
By now you’re either in love with iOS 5, Notification Centre and vastly improved page rendering times – or you’re banging your head against a brick wall wondering why your device no longer lasts a day without a charge. Apple has acknowledged that some (particularly iPhone 4S owners) are experiencing issues, and for severe battery drain you might want to try re-installing iOS 5 again.
November 3, 2011
When Windows 7 launched, one of Microsoft’s selling points was that it was designed to help your battery last longer. One of the main features users will actually notice is that the screen dims before it turns off. There are many more small changes that allow to save power, but as with everything in life, you get what you put in and it helps to have a manual.
August 11, 2011
Tablets are becoming a popular mobile device, and their impressive endurance is one of the greatest draws. Most tablets can last eight to ten hours even when displaying mobile video or surfing the web. This is plenty for most users, but there may come a time when you need even more life. These five tips can help you extract every second from your tablet’s battery.
August 1, 2011
By far one of the most disappointing features in just about every smartphone these days is the battery life, which for most of us requires at least one charge per 24-hour period. Are you a power-user or do you simply need a few quick tips on battery maintenance? It’s time to get a grip and take control of your power consumption. Below you will find power-saving tips to help squeeze as much juice out of your smartphone as possible.
July 26, 2011
A laptop with a short battery life is a nuisance, especially when you’re on the road and nowhere close to a power socket. To make each individual charge of your battery last longer, learn about the 20 Ways To Increase A Laptop’s Battery Life. What is even more annoying than a drained battery however, is a dying battery.
June 28, 2011
Power cords are an increasingly antiquated concept in today’s wireless world, but so far they remain a necessity. No one wants to be forced to tie down their electronics to a rat’s nest of cords – that’s why wireless Internet is so great. One potential solution is Duracell’s myGrid, a wireless charging solution for mobile phones. But does this product really work, or is it not quite ready for prime time?
June 21, 2011
Smartphones keep getting faster, better and slicker. One part of the device that’s having trouble keeping up is the battery. Many state-of-the-art smartphones have trouble making it through a single day on a charge, much less two or three days like the simple Nokia phones of yore. But can anything be done about this, short of buying an extra battery? JuiceDefender for Android says the answer is yes.
April 8, 2011
Have you ever glanced at your Android phone, only to notice that the battery charge is already half gone and you didn’t even touch the phone once? Many people constantly download and install new apps to their phone without realizing which of those apps may actually be continuing to run in the background and drawing down the battery even while the phone is resting idle.
October 5, 2010
The battery life of a laptop is an obviously important part of the laptop’s overall performance. If you run out of battery life you can’t do anything – so try not to run out, right? While that rule seems simple enough, it isn’t always easy to follow. Laptop manufacturers have a tendency to overstate laptop [...]
