Is there anything more stressful, annoying, and useless than a dead smartphone, tablet, or laptop? What can be your biggest, most robust resource becomes just a chunk of plastic and glass. Some days are so busy that you forget to plug in your device or don’t have a charger around. Luckily, a few tips and tricks can help you keep your devices charged and take care of your batteries.
Take Good Care Of Your Device
Proper care of your smartphone, tablet, or laptop is the first step in preserving a battery's integrity. Ensure that your device doesn’t get too hot or cold by keeping it in temperatures between 42 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, turn off your mobile device at least once per week. Lastly, if any damage occurs to your device, have it repaired by a professional.
Turn Features Off
Various features on your smartphone and tablet unnecessarily drain your battery. If you don’t need them, shut off Bluetooth, GPS, Mobile Data, and WiFi. All four of these features can quickly drain your battery. You can also save battery power by disabling location tracking, push notifications, and application auto-sync.
Turn Airplane Mode On
Take advantage of airplane mode to save your battery and limit distractions. It’s a win-win! Switching this mode on during work hours can help you stay focused while preserving battery power and keeping your battery in great shape.
Avoid Off-Brand Chargers
It’s understandable to try and save money by purchasing an off-brand charger for your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Unfortunately, the money you save by doing this, you might have to spend anyway on a new battery or battery repair. Always stick to using a charger with the same brand as your device for the best results.
Maintain The Right Charge Levels
It’s terrible for your battery and device for the charge level to reach 0%, and it’s even worse for it to stay at 0% for an extended amount of time. The optimal battery charge is anywhere between 40% and 80%, which is where you want your smartphone or tablet battery to be at any given time.
Unplug Your Devices
Don't keep your electronic devices plugged in and charging for longer than they need to reach a full charge. Keeping your laptop plugged in, for example, will quickly do significant damage to the battery. Allowing the laptop's battery to drain naturally is crucial to keeping the battery healthy for the device's lifetime.
Check Your Settings
You can check a few settings on your smartphone and tablet that might be using more battery power than you want. First, check to see how long your screen takes to timeout - anything less than 30 seconds is ideal. You can also save battery power by reducing your screen brightness. It's also good to check your phone or tablet to see which apps use the most battery power and turn some of them off. If you find that you still have apps on your device that you never use, get rid of them altogether.
Taking care of the battery in your smartphone, tablet, and laptop is one of the most critical elements of your device overall. Without a healthy and robust battery, you will likely face a lot of frustration. We encourage you to take advantage of these tips and tricks to keep your device charged and battery healthy!
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