What Is Wireless Charging & How Exactly Does It Work? [MakeUseOf Explains]
We live in a wireless world. Except we don’t. Sure, we can send huge amounts of information across the airwaves, but the devices capable of sending and receiving it are tied down to power cords. Batteries allow some freedom but, eventually, we all have to come back around to the familiar face of the power outlet. What if we didn’t? What if we could charge anywhere, at any time?
How to Make Your Phone's Battery Last Longer and Hold More Juice
Battery life is one of the biggest struggles of modern-day electronics. Smartphones, tablets, and laptops all deal with it -- so what can you do to maximize the amount of time you get per charge?
Mobee Magic Charger Review
The Mobee Magic Charger is a cost efficient solution for powering Apple's Magic Mouse. Instead of replacing the batteries in your Magic Mouse every 2 weeks, the Mobee Magic Charger utilises a rechargeable battery pack and clever induction charging technology to keep your Magic Mouse charged up and ready to go. We'll take an in-depth look at the Mobee Magic Charger today. Plus, when we're done, we're giving this review unit away!
Automatically Switch Between Sound and Power Profiles With Smart Settings [Android 2.1+]
In a perfect world, our smartphones would know exactly when they should be silent, when they need to remind us of things, and when they should conserve battery. By default, however, our phones don't do this, and there haven't been any apps which can change the phone's settings for us. At least, that's been the case until now. "Smart Settings" is an app for Android which focuses on changing your phone's behaviors at certain moments.
PhoneSuit Elite for iPhone 4 Review and Giveaway
My search for the perfect iPhone battery case has finally come to an end. At long last, I've found it. The PhoneSuit Elite iPhone battery case is the perfect blend of aesthetics and functionality. I've used several iPhone battery cases in the past and this is my absolute favourite. Today, I'll tell you why I picked the PhoneSuit Elite as my go-to iPhone battery case. We're also giving it away -- so if you often find yourself running low on battery, read on and join the giveaway!
Get More From Your Battery With Jupiter [Linux]
Get better battery life from your Linux laptop. Jupiter Applet is a small program that helps you save energy by adjusting your CPU, tweaking the Linux kernel and your hardware. You probably won't notice a performance difference, but your battery will last longer.
Eton Mobius Solar Panel iPhone 4 Case Review and Giveaway
When I stumbled upon the Eton Mobius Solar Panel and Battery Case for the iPhone 4, three words crossed my mind: perpetual renewable energy. Wow, never having to charge my iPhone by plugging it in to a wall socket certainly is an enticing notion. In this review, I'll quickly run through the Eton Mobius, its strengths and weaknesses, so that you can decide whether it is something you'll want to use. Plus, we're giving away this $80 review unit to a reader. But first, let's take a look at the Mobius.
What To Do If Your Laptop Or Tablet Battery Won’t Charge
Occasionally we receive a question on MakeUseOf Answers about a battery that refuses to charge. This isn’t surprising. Batteries are known to only last so long, and poor conditions can drastically reduce their life. Issues with chargers or excessive power draw can also be a problem. Let’s address this common concern. Just what do you do when your battery is on the outs?
Improve Your Mac Laptop Battery Life With Watts [OSX]
Laptop batteries are tricky bits of hardware. You have to plug them in to charge them up, but you can't leave them plugged in too long or they'll be damaged. You can't always let them run out of charge completely and if you so much as look at them askance they'll give up on life just before you've saved your work. You know, they can just be generally painful items when it comes down to it.
Take Control Of Your Power Usage With Gnome Power Statistics [Linux]
For all of you who are conscious about your power usage, you probably tend to check over your power settings often to make sure that you're being as energy-efficient as possible. This is even more the case with laptop and netbook users, who benefit from tight, energy-saving power rules to extend the amount of time they can run on battery power.
Using Peacekeeper To Benchmark Performance & Battery Life On Any Device
I own a Windows desktop PC, a MacBook and an Android smartphone. Because of the differences between these devices, investigating their performance relative to each other is difficult. It’s not impossible, however, thanks to Peacekeeper. This browser benchmark from Futuremark runs on a plethora of devices via the browser and now includes both performance and battery tests.
Apple is Offering Free Replacement For 1st Generation iPod Nano [News]
As rare as it is for Apple to publicly admit a malfunction, this one is too big to overlook. According to Apple, the batteries of some first generation iPod nanos may overheat and become a safety risk. While this is a rare occurrence, Apple has decided not to take risks this time. If you own a first gen iPod nano, check out Apple’s replacement program.
iOS 5 Battery Drain: Save Some Juice With These Top Tips [iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch]
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.
Windows 7 Power Options and Sleep Modes Explained
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.
6 Must Have Programs for Your Laptop or Netbook
Laptops offer many advantages compared to desktop computers. Most importantly they are small and portable. The convenient hardware features of laptops, however, also imply a lot of limitations. In this article I will introduce you to a selection of applications that address these hardware limitations.
5 Ways to Improve the Battery Life of Your Tablet
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.
7 Ways to Boost Your Cell Phone Battery Life [iPhone, Android, Other Smartphones]
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.
How To Increase The Lifetime Of Your Laptop Battery
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.
Does The Duracell myGrid Really Charge As Well As A Power Cord?
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?