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Will A Bent Plug Cause A Fire?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Hello Chelsea Robertson, NO, if the “prong” plugtop is badly bent it is unlikely to fit the outlet, if slight it may fit, but there is a risk of it becoming jammed in the outlet or becoming a fire risk … Continue reading →

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Does Wattage Matter For Charging?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

No. The power rating of a charger has no bearing on the life of the battery nor the consumption of power by the device. A higher wattage charger only means it can supply up to the specified amount of current, … Continue reading →

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Is Volts The Same As Watts?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

Watts is the SI unit of Power (P). Volts is the SI unit of potential difference and EMF. Watts specifies the rate at which energy is transferred. 1 Volt is defined as the difference in electric potential across a wire … Continue reading →

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Can I Use 6A Instead Of 10A?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

The power is within the limits of 6A,250V you can use it. Since you asked best you can go for 10A one since it runs cooler. But make sure the pins fit your socket as 10A ones can have larger … Continue reading →

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What Is Apple Silicon And How It Is Going To Change Mac?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

Apple at WWDC 2020 announced plans to transition away from Intel chips to Macs built with its own Apple silicon chips starting in late 2020. Apple’s custom chips are Arm-based and are similar to the A-series chips used in iPhones … Continue reading →

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Are Dell And Lenovo Chargers The Same?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Therefore, you cannot replace them with chargers from other brands. But if the specs are the same, and the connector pin of the charger can enter the charging port of the laptop, you are free to use a charger from … Continue reading →

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Should Plug Sockets Spark?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

It’s normal for outlets to spark briefly every once in a while when you plug in an appliance. However, if your outlet sparks every time you plug something in, you might have a problem. Why do my plug sockets spark? … Continue reading →

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Is There Such A Thing As An 8 Volt Battery?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

The short answer is No. There is no need for an 8 volt battery. If you think you need an 8 volt battery, you need to check all of the wiring and find the problem. Do they make a 8 … Continue reading →

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How Long Should A Charger Last?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

The Dodge Charger can last up to 250,000 to 300,000 miles with proper maintenance and care. If you average 15,000 miles per year like the regular American driver, you can get up to 13 to 20 years of service from … Continue reading →

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Why Do Apple Chargers Break Easily?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

Based on how filthy that cable is, it has been subjected to some pretty hard wear. Apple uses a lightweight and flexible wire for connecting their mobile products. This is actually very nice except they won’t take much abuse. Cables … Continue reading →

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Can A Phone Charger Be Repaired?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

The wire can be frayed or broken completely or the prongs on the end of the charger could easily bend. Rather than spend the money to get a new charger, it makes more sense to repair it at home. Can … Continue reading →

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Why Does My Mac Close Everything When It Sleeps?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

It sounds like your Mac is set to automatically log you out after a period of inactivity. Open System Preferences from the Apple menu in the top-left corner. Open the “Security & Privacy” preference pane. Why does my Mac keep … Continue reading →

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Can A Mac Update While Closed?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

What Happens If You Shut Down Mac During Update? As long as you were still downloading the update when it was interrupted, there is no real harm done. It is almost always possible to get your Mac up and running … Continue reading →

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How Do I Charge My New Macbook Pro?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

To charge the battery in your Mac, connect the USB-C power adapter to a power outlet, then connect the USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable to the power adapter and to the MagSafe 3 port on your MacBook Pro. As the … Continue reading →

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Can You Use A Multimeter As A Power Supply?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

Testing a power supply manually with a multimeter is one of two ways to test a power supply in a computer. A properly executed PSU test using a multimeter should confirm whether the power supply is in good working order … Continue reading →

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