The article discusses 12 common mistakes people make when charging their phones and provides tips on how to prolong battery life. The mistakes include:
1. Charging a new phone to 100% before using it for the first time.
2. Not using a phone while it's charging.
3. Believing that chargers from different brands will damage the battery.
4. Thinking that turning off a phone will damage the battery.
5. Trying to "train" a battery by letting it drain completely before recharging.
6. Not charging a phone overnight due to fear of damaging the battery.
7. Putting a battery in the freezer to make it last longer.
8. Using task managers to prolong battery life.
9. Fearing to leave a phone charger plugged in.
10. Not charging laptops all the time to prevent damage.
11. Believing that the internet runs a battery down the fastest.
12. Turning off Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi to prolong battery life.
The article also provides additional tips on how to prolong battery life, including:
* Keeping batteries cool
* Avoiding wireless charging
* Storing batteries with a bit of charge
* Not leaving devices in direct sunlight or hot cars
* Not taking devices to hot places like the beach or sauna.
1. Cell phone batteries work best when they're charged only up to 40 to 80 percent.
2. New smartphones in stores have a charge of around 40 to 80 percent.
3. If a new phone's battery indicator shows less than 40 percent charge, it may be a sign of a faulty battery.
4. Using your phone while it's charging does not harm the battery's lifespan.
5. Leaving your phone charger plugged in is generally safe, except in certain situations such as having pets or no lightning protection.
6. Discharging your laptop to 0% no more than once a month is recommended.
7. Overheating, not keeping the laptop plugged in, is often the cause of damage to the device.
8. Lithium-ion batteries react badly to both cold and heat.
9. The best temperature for lithium-ion batteries is room temperature.
10. Freezing your phone can kill the battery.
11. Task managers do not prolong battery life and can actually decrease phone performance.
12. Charging your phone frequently does not hurt the battery.
13. Overnight charging does not harm your phone, but keeping it charged between 40 and 80 percent can help extend battery life.
14. Turning off Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi may not significantly prolong battery life, as they only drain the battery when actively used.
15. Wi-Fi consumes less energy than maintaining a cellular data connection.
16. Storing batteries with a bit of charge can help prolong their life.
17. Storing batteries in a cool, dry place is recommended.
18. Leaving your phone in direct sunlight or a hot car can shorten battery life.
19. Wireless charging can generate heat that can harm the battery.
20. Dimming the screen can help prolong battery life, especially when performing graphic-intensive activities.