MacBooks get more powerful and thinner every year, but battery life doesn’t improve anywhere near as much as raw performance does. This leaves us in a weird situation. While the current MacBooks are quite powerful, at best they have the same battery life as their predecessors. And sometimes a four-hour battery cycle from a MacBook Pro […]
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By default, the Windows 10 battery icon gives you a decent enough idea of how much battery is left, and you can mouse over it to see the exact percentage remaining. This system is okay, but it could be better! That’s where the free app called BatteryBar comes in. It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use app that’ll show […]
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Whether you’re looking to keep your phone charged while on the go (the Pokemon Go, that is), or you want to stay cool inside and watch some TV, we’ve found deals for you. Smartphone Battery Backups Looking for a smartphone battery backup to keep your phone alive while out playing Pokemon Go? Then these deals […]
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Chrome is arguably the fastest performing browser available today, but that goodness comes at a cost. In order to be that fast, it has to use more CPU than other browsers are willing to use — and more CPU usage means more battery drainage. That’s just one of the many reasons not to use Chrome […]
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Battery life is a huge issue for a lot of Android users — not because Android devices have poor battery life, but because we always need just a little more to get us through the day. If your device feels like it’s dying prematurely, it may be due to two popular apps sucking down more […]
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