PowerTOP Will Maximize Your Linux Laptop's Battery Life
On Linux laptops, one of the most common complaints is that the battery life isn't that great. You can find out what settings are best for your system using PowerTOP.
5 Power Saving Tips To Keep Your Windows Phone 8.1 Battery Fresh
Does your battery drain faster since you upgraded to Windows Phone 8.1? A few simple settings can increase battery life and get through the day and beyond on a single charge.
7 Ways To Improve Battery Life on Windows 8 Tablets & Laptops
In Windows 8.1 battery-saving features moved! Otherwise they are similar to options seen in previous Windows versions. Learn more to make your tablet or laptop battery last as long as possible.
4 Tips To Increase Smartphone Charging Speeds
Faced with a low battery warning right before you need to leave? These neat tricks can help you charge your smartphone faster than usual so you aren't left with a brick in your hand.
ZeroLemon Batteries for Samsung Galaxy S4 and Note 3 Review and Giveaway
Phone manufacturers are putting a lot of money into research and development of small, lightweight, and powerful batteries that should last all day. But did you know you're not limited to the stock battery?
RAVPower RP-WD01 Wireless File Hub and Power Bank Review and Giveaway
The RAVPower WD01 can charge mobile devices and function as a standalone wireless storage drive, but do you need both features in the same package? And is it worth the money?
What Can You Do About Poor Battery Life in iOS 7?
You'll be pleased to know there are a few steps you can take to make your phone last longer under iOS 7, though they'll cost you in terms of shiny new features.
How To Prolong Laptop Power When Running Off A Car Battery
Have you ever found yourself hovering on the edge of an online catastrophe, trying to resolve some issue at work via your VPN link, while your laptop's battery level continues to sink down to 0%? This is a situation that a lot hard-working mobile users often find themselves in, and the options available to keep that laptop battery charged are not as well-known as you might think.
The Best iPhone 5 Battery Cases Compared
The small, thin iPhone 5 only has so much room, and a small battery almost always leads to modest talk time. Buying a battery case is the easy solution. But which should you buy? There are numerous options available for the iPhone 5, and all of them basically do the same thing: add battery life. Some manage to gain an edge over the competition through size, design or endurance. Here’s the best of the best.
Why Can't I Charge All Gadgets With the Same Charger?
Not all devices can be charged with the same charger. In fact, not all phones can share a charger either -- even if they're from the same manufacturer. But why?
How To Replace The Nexus 4 Battery (It Can Be Done) [Android]
Got a dead or worn-out Nexus 4 battery? Replacing the defective battery is dead-simple – simply crack your phone open, pry the old battery out and pop in a fresh one. However, unless you want a broken hunk of glass, take a little time to prepare and buy some cheap tools, before getting started.
Stuck In a Recharge Loop? Use These Power Saving Windows Phone 8 Tips
When I became the proud owner of a Nokia Lumia 920, I was delighted to learn that I would be the lucky beneficiary of a free wireless charging pad, apparently worth about £100. Although there were a few hoops to jump through, the pad eventually came a few weeks later, enabling me to simply put my phone down to charge it, rather than struggle working out which way the USB cable connects to my phone.
How Undervolting Decreases Heat & Increases Battery Life
Would you believe that many computers and smartphones can run cooler and consume less power? A trick exists, called undervolting, which can increase your CPU's efficiency with few drawbacks. If performed right, devices generally produce less heat while exhibiting improved battery performance. The process can require a great deal of patience and confidence as the potential for disaster exists.
Battery Woes Got You Down? Supercharge Your Battery With Wakelock Detector [Android]
My phone's anemic battery life really drained the fun away from an otherwise awesome phone, the Nexus 4. Overnight, it would typically lose about 30-50% of its battery charge – while idle! I would get about two or three hours of use before needing to recharge. However, my battery problems went away after using a single app: Wakelock Detector. Unlike other battery analysis apps, Wake Lock Detector provides an easy method to seek out app issues causing battery drain.
HyperJuice Plug Review and Giveaway
Whenever I travel, I always make sure that I have some way of charging my iPhone and iPad on the go. Looking for a wall socket to charge up whilst remaining there for the entire duration is not an option in my book. Recently, I've been using the HyperJuice Plug 15,600 mAh external battery pack, and even though it isn't a battery case per se, I've found that it suits me perfectly for longer trips. Let's take a look at it. And yes, we're giving it away to one of you!
5 Ways To Charge Your Phone In An Emergency
Smartphones can be important tools in an emergency. Besides providing the chance to call for help, a phone can act as a flashlight, compass and GPS. But all of a phone’s functions rely on the battery and the features most useful in a pinch are the ones that consume the most charge. Once the battery is flat, the phone becomes nothing more than a lump of plastic and metal.
Use the Right Battery Type for the Job
Batteries are batteries right? Sure, and computers are computers, and tires are tires. Oh, what's that? You say there's a big difference between a Mac and PC, and tractor tires and car tires? Well, so too there are big differences between the different types of batteries that are available. Obviously the physical sizes are different like your AAA's and your D's, but the differences go deeper. The construction and composition of the charge generating materials can be significantly different as well.
Kick Your Crappy Android Apps To The Curb With 4 Free & Simple Apps
Has the performance and battery life on your mobile dropped off? A gang of dysfunctional and buggy apps probably cause such decline. Getting rid of the errant apps remains the single best performance enhancing tip. Unfortunately, most users lack the slightest idea of which miscreant apps to kill. This article details 4 apps that specialize in finding and murdering crappy apps.
HP TouchPad Not Charging? Don't Worry, It's Probably Not Bricked!
The HP TouchPad is a remarkable piece of kit. This tablet computer with its dual core CPU was released with a buggy version of the webOS operating system back in mid-2011 and failed to capture the imagination of app developers, leading to HP dropping the device within weeks of its launch. The ensuing firesale resulted in tablets being picked up brand new for under $100 on both sides of the Atlantic.
An Energy Saving Masterclass For Computer Users
About 10% of an average home’s power use is dedicated to computers. That is the average for the United States, however, and is only an average. Users who are computer enthusiasts may find that their computer accounts for a much larger portion of their power bill. It’s simple logic. The more the computer is used, the more power it draws.Yet not all computers are the same, and they are not all used the same way.