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How to Save Battery Life on Android for Beginners

Battery life is the bane of everyone smartphone owner’s existence. Despite the amazing advances in technology in the last 20 years, battery life just hasn’t been able to keep up. Even the beefiest Android phones can only make it two days on a charge, but most barely make it one day. If you’re struggling to… read more »

7 Simple Tips to Improve Your Linux Laptop’s Battery Life

You love your Linux laptop, but there is one thing that niggles: the battery life. Running with Windows, the laptop has hours of battery life, but under Linux, it’s a different story. So, how can you squeeze more time from your battery, and enjoy a truly portable Linux computing experience? There are several settings, and… read more »

6 Of The Best Backup Battery Packs To Extend Your Phone’s Uptime

A battery pack or a power bank is the simplest way to ensure your phone or laptop never runs out of juice. Picking the right power bank is a bit more complicated though. Depending on your needs, there are several options. Some offer the convenience of integrated cables, others will give you quick charging tech,… read more »

Update Chrome Now to Make Your Battery Last Longer

Google is making a concerted effort to stop Chrome from being such a drain on your system resources. And it’s starting by throttling tabs running in the background. Google’s ultimate aim is to suspend background tabs completely, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. It’s been known for some time that Google… read more »

Get Ready For National Battery Day With These Deals

I just found out that National Battery Day existed, and apparently, it’s on February 18th. To get ready, we’ve found the best deals on backup batteries for your smartphone and tablet! ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30000mAh QC 2.0/Type-C/USB-C 5 Outputs Power Bank ($ 67.99, 48% Off) ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30000mAh QC 2.0/Type-C/USB-C 5 Outputs Power Bank, Dual Layer… read more »

How to Improve Your MacBook’s Battery Life

MacBooks get more powerful and thinner every year, but battery life doesn’t improve anywhere near as much as raw performance does. This leaves us in a weird situation. While the current MacBooks are quite powerful, at best they have the same battery life as their predecessors. And sometimes a four-hour battery cycle from a MacBook Pro… read more »

How to Show Battery Percentage in the Windows 10 Taskbar

By default, the Windows 10 battery icon gives you a decent enough idea of how much battery is left, and you can mouse over it to see the exact percentage remaining. This system is okay, but it could be better! That’s where the free app called BatteryBar comes in. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use app that’ll show… read more »

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