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Fix a MacBook Indicating Charging When Not Plugged In
In this article, I will dive into the possible reasons why your MacBook says it’s charging when not plugged in and how you can fix it.
macOS Ventura Not Charging? How to Fix
Let’s look at the different troubleshooting tips that you can do when you encounter issues with macOS Ventura not charging your MacBook.
The Retro 67 Charger from Shargeek Rocks Retro Looks with Modern Functionality
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Charging On Hold Warning: What To Do If You See It
In iOS 16, you may see a Charging On Hold warning if your iPhone gets too hot. Here’s what to do when that message appears.
Mophie Releases Magnetic Stand, Travel Charger for iPhone
Mophie announced two new products today. One is a 3-in-1 travel charger for iPhone, and the other is a portable magnetic charging stand.
iOS: A New Charging Animation for Your iPhone
If you hate how boring the charging notification is on the iPhone, here’s a solution. Give your iPhone a cool charging animation.
Thursdays with Bob: Juiced Up and Ready For Anything – TMO Daily Observations 2021-10-21
Today Dr Mac joins Kelly to talk about batteries, fast and slow charging, and generally making sure you don’t run out of power (even at Disneyland!)
A 5-Minute Charging Guide For Your Apple Tech
Mac Geek Gab reviews some of their new favorite chargers in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 892.
Products Reviewed:
- Infinity Lab US Chargers $69.95/$49.95
- Baseus Charger $49.99
- Anker Nano Pro $19.99
EU Wants Phones to Use USB-C Chargers by 2024
A proposal to force all smartphone manufacturers to adopt USB-C chargers is on the table. It’s expected to take effect no earlier than 2024.
Satechi Unveils 3 New GaN Wall Chargers for Devices
On Thursday Satechi released three GaN wall chargers in three sizes: 66W USB-C 3 port, 100W USB-C PD, and 108W USB-C 3-port.
Nimble’s Spring 2021 Replay Charging Collection is Environmentally Friendly
Recently, Nimble introduced its Spring 2021 REPLAY Collection filled with fast-charge accessories produced with a low carbon footprint.
BioLite Introduces its Charge PD Powerbank Series
BioLite has released a line of powerbank chargers called Charge PD. There are three products in this series and each one has a different battery capacity.
CES 2021: Scosche Launches USB-C PD PowerVolt Car and Wall Chargers
The new PowerVolt USB-C Power Delivery line from Scosche offers quick and convenient power connectivity for both wall and car charging.
Apple's Environmental Moves – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-20
Today, Charlotte Henry and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s latest changes to help achieve their environmental goals.
GaN Chargers and Why You Care – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-01
Andrew Orr joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss Gallium Nitride chargers and what makes them interesting as a new way to power devices.
How to Keep Your iPhone Battery Charged for Longer And in Good Condition
There are various steps users can take to help keep your iPhone charged for longer and maintain the condition of the battery.
How to Charge Your Smartphone Correctly
Antonio Villas-Boas says there is a right way and a wrong way to charge our smartphones.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you might be reducing your phone battery’s lifespan with certain charging behaviors.
Specifically, if you often charge your phone overnight or keep it plugged in for hours after it’s reached 100%, you’re accelerating the aging process of lithium-ion smartphone batteries.
I don’t think this is entirely correct though. Most smartphones have something called trickle charge, which helps extend the battery life by slowing the charge rate and pulsing the electric current on and off to reduce battery load once it reaches 80%. Apple explains here.
Hidden iOS 11 Sound File Adds Fuel to iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Rumors
Sure, it sounds a lot like what Apple would use for a wireless charging effect, but this wouldn’t be the first time that hidden resources discovered in beta software turned out to be nothing.
Next iPhone to Sport Wireless Charging Like Apple Watch
2017 is the year the iPhone finally gets wireless charging. That’s the word, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who says Apple plans to bring inductive charging to the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models with next fall’s refresh.