Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Take care of the battery on your Mac or Windows PC, and it will take care of you. Take care of the battery on ...

From smartphones to laptops to even styluses like the Apple Pencil, many devices rely on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their slim ...

If your laptop’s battery doesn't last nearly as long as it first did out of the box, then it might be time to replace it. The lithium-ion batteries used to power most laptops degrade over time with an ...

Many users unknowingly damage their laptop batteries through common mistakes like overcharging, using cheap chargers, and exposing devices to extreme temperatures. These habits shorten battery ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lithium-ion batteries—like the one in your laptop—degrade over ...

“Laptop battery swelling” is actually what it sounds like: a swollen (read: distended or bloated) laptop battery. And in some cases, a swollen laptop battery can result in a damaged laptop chassis as ...

Hibernate mode is designed for laptops and might not be available for all PCs. Hibernate mode saves your opened documents and programs to your hard drive and then turns off your laptop. Though ...

Keeping your laptop plugged in constantly is generally safe due to modern safeguards, but it can subtly accelerate battery aging. Experts advise avoiding prolonged 100% charge and heat, which stress ...

Use the following fixes if your Windows laptop battery is not charging after a Windows Update. Roll Back your battery driver Update or reinstall your battery driver Recalibrate your battery Perform a ...

Ever wondered why a battery that reads full voltage still struggles to power your device? The answer often lies in its internal resistance. This hidden factor affects how efficiently a battery ...

Are you worried that your battery is starting to die and may need to be replaced? Are you looking for a used laptop and want to make sure that the battery is in reasonable condition before you buy?