Best ways to charge your phone’s battery
We spend so much on tech that it’s incredibly frustrating when our devices break. A little prevention can go a long way. Here are six checkups to give your tech now to avoid a shocking repair bill later.
Regular maintenance is vital to longevity. Tap or click for my simple action plan to get more years out of your iPhone or Android.
Then, there are the mistakes you make day in and day out. Bad charging habits can shorten or disrupt your smartphone battery life if you aren’t careful.
Don’t rely on knock-off chargers
High-quality chargers have circuits inside of them that switch off when there’s too much power draw. This protects your phone battery from overcharging, breaking, or overheating.
Heat is your battery’s biggest enemy. Some cheap chargers and cables have even led to fire and injuries. Saving money is excellent, but don’t skimp on quality here.
Here’s a list of safe options that will charge your phone safely.
Be careful with power banks
Like with cheap chargers, cheap power banks can ruin your battery over time. Be sure any power bank you use has overcharge protection. If not, you can still use it, but keep an eye out. Once your battery is almost full, unplug it.
It would be best to avoid power banks with quick charge options unless they’re from a reliable brand. Here’s a rule of thumb: Say no if you’ve never heard of it.
Rapid charging can send too much electricity to your phone and cause battery damage. This high voltage could, at the very least, shorten your battery lifespan.
Tap or click for more smart ways to ensure you’re buying gear worth your money.
Phone cases for everyone, from the clumsy person to the minimalist
Smartphones are expensive. That’s why it’s so important to buy a case to protect its screen from cracks, its components from water and its body from falls.
But which case is best for your lifestyle?
Review: Comparing iPhone 13 cases from Casetify, OtterBox and Speck
If I felt I had a choice, I would leave my iPhone 13 Pro Max as naked as the day it came out of the box. There’s just this appreciation I have for the design, the muted graphite color and the way the premium phone feels when not encased in a bulky protective shell.
The best phone cases for every person, from clumsy to minimalist
You may think phone cases only exist to provide glitz and glamor. Sure, they’re a great way to show off your personal style — but they’re also an essential piece of protection. After all, phones can be easily damaged, so you need to put some protection in place.