All About Smartphone Hacks

Hackers employ various tactics to gain access to phone users’ personal and professional data, such as displaying misleading advertisements, installing malware that monitors call logs and data usage patterns, or exploiting public Wi-Fi networks that are vulnerable. But with some knowledge and foresight, you can recognize the early warning signs before hackers strike. Look out …

Laptop Battery Tips

Though laptop battery technology has improved considerably over time, you still should take certain measures to preserve its health. First of all, reduce screen brightness in order to prevent battery drain; your keyboard probably features a key with a sun icon for this purpose. Maintaining batteries to about 80% capacity has been proven to extend …

Common Myths About Laptop Battery Life Busted

The point is that new computers use lithium-ion batteries, which don’t have the “memory effect” that older nickel-cadmium batteries did. In fact, you should try to avoid completely draining your battery. Lithium-ion batteries last longer when partially charged and discharged. Myth 2: Always plugging in your laptop will drain the battery. Truth: Today’s computers know …