We’ve all been there. You’re about to head out the door, and your phone’s battery is hanging by a thread. You grab your power bank, plug it in, and wait. But instead of the speedy charge you’re hoping for, your device seems to crawl along at a snail’s pace.So, why does charging your phone from a power…
Is aluminium the answer to all our battery prayers?
New research pushes aluminium batteries as the next generation technology to revolutionise mobile devices, but what else could finally make smartphones last more than a dayNew research by Stanford University into aluminium batteries promises to produce cells that are big enough for a smartphone and charge in just 60 seconds.The new high-performance aluminium-ion battery is the first using the metal –…
Will Wireless Charging Actually Replace Wired Charging?
The question of whether wireless charging will replace wired charging is not as straightforward as it sounds. The question of when and if wireless charging will become common depends on your perspective as a consumer of the technology.If you’re a critic of wireless technology, then it’s a matter of if. Critics believe that wireless charging will never replace…
Cell Signal Booster vs Satellite Internet: Who comes out on top?
Discover how the weBoost Drive RV II stacks up against satellite internet giant Starlink.Wi-Fi or cell signal? It’s the age-old question, and one that has become even more important as more of us are trying to seek solitude while still being connected to the world.Satellite internet providers like Starlink have soared in popularity in recent years, promising high speed…
what you can do to alleviate it Hand Pain by your Smartphone
In 2024, Americans spent an average of 5 hours and 16 minutes per day on their phones, according to the data management firm Harmony Healthcare IT. That was up 14 percent from the year before.Too much time with your phone can exact a physical toll. Just 20 to 30 minutes without any change in your position can strain…
Battery Drain Too Fast? The Solutions Are In Your Phone
Vibration: Motor runs using more power than speaker, though not too much. Turn off by going: Settings -> Sound -> Vibrate when ringing / Settings -> Language & Keyboard -> Haptic feedback or Vibrate on keypressBrightness: Brightness level, colorful background, and live wallpaper eat more battery. So tone down the brightness, and switch to a static and…
How to Delay Battery Degradation When Charging Overnight
Limiting the time spent at full charge Method 1: The Committed Routine ManagerPlan your nighttime charging so it’ll be full before you sleep. In other words, avoid charging phone overnight altogether. If you have a fixed bedtime, plug it to charge 2 hours (or less, depending on charging speed and battery level) before that. Perfectly battery-healthy but inconvenient.You have…
Charging Phone Overnight: The real reason it’s bad
Smartphones are now so integral to our daily life. So much so that their batteries couldn’t ever keep up with our daytime needs. (Why can’t we get better batteries already!?)Which leads to charging phone overnight. Because what’s a better time to recharge than when we’re sleeping? But then the paranoia and fear come hailing down on…
How to Boost Your Router Security
In today’s hyper-connected world, your WiFi router is one of the most critical tools for protecting your personal data.As the gateway for emails, video calls, and a myriad financial transactions, it can be a prime target for cybercriminals. And, if you work remotely from home, any sensitive corporate documents that flow into and out of your WiFi network…
How to Recover Files From a Broken Phone
Today’s cell phones are filled with photos, videos, contact information, personal information and a host of other data. We often mistakenly assume that this data is completely safe, until one day our phone becomes unusable and it appears to be lost forever.If you have broken your phone or one of its critical components and are worried that…