When you’re working, the routine is always the same: if you don’t plug in your phone overnight, you won’t have enough to get through the next day. And if you’re on the road, finding a power outlet is often at the top of your list of challenges. Why do we put up with it so readily? More »
Every new device you buy seems to come with its own charging brick and cable — which is good, until you have a drawer full of them in your office, or wind up having to pack a dozen of the things before you so much as go to the library with your laptop. Thankfully, most of them are interchangeable and even if they’re not, it’s easy to trade a handful of cables for a single charger instead. Here’s how. More »
A Lifehacker reader wonders why his new iPhone 4S has poorer battery life than his old 3GS. My experience of iPhone batteries is that they take a couple of cycles before the meter is accurate but I don’t have a iPhone 4S yet so I can’t comment one way or the other. What about other iPhone 4S owners? What’s the battery life like?
Hi Lifehacker, I recently bought an Asus U31SD, and one of the things that I love about it is the 10-hour battery life. How can I keep my battery in good condition for as long as possible? Am I better off keeping it plugged in whenever I’m near a power outlet? If I do unplug it, should I try to run the battery flat before charging again? There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there regarding battery care. Thanks, All Charged Up More »
Dear Lifehacker, The battery in my Samsung Galaxy S II is really lousy. I never get a full day out of it. I have Android version 2.3.3 How can I improve the battery life? Thanks, Not Yet Charged More »
Dear Lifehacker, Like many other Lifehacker readers, I have the usual collection of cordless power tools that don’t get used quite as often as they should or I’d like. I’ve read that keeping the battery pack constantly charging is no good for the battery. Can you recommend a strategy for ensuring the cordless power tools have the power when you need them but maintaining the battery life? Thanks, Cordless and Powerless More »
