I might do a few more of the daily tests as they have more variability, but based on the daily and stress tests, it’s looking like the M1 Max leads to a 25-30% increase to battery drain. Why is my … Continue reading →

To connect your Nintendo Switch to your HDTV without using the dock: Disconnect the USB-C and HDMI cables from the back of the dock. Mount the Switch on a stand or lay it flat on a table near the TV. … Continue reading →

Your laptop’s USB-C charger will charge your phone, but not the other way around. That “Fast Charge 3.0 compatible” brick you bought on the cheap from Amazon works with some of your stuff, but not others. Is it safe to … Continue reading →

Apple notes you can use its USB-C to Lightning cable or that “a comparable third-party USB-C power adapter that supports USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)” will also work like Anker’s Powerline series. Will any USB-C charger work with iPad Pro? Yes … Continue reading →

Yes. If a case holds in heat, and the phone heats up, it can cause performance issues. Does phone case affect performance? Take 4G for example, different cases can have a dramatic effect on network performance and download speeds. And … Continue reading →

USB Chargers Can Overheat Charging your phone then becomes a stressful process for both the charger and the phone, which can cause the phone to overheat, thus damaging your phone’s battery. It could even render your device unusable. Is it … Continue reading →

2016. MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) Type Notebook Release date Intel-based January 10, 2006 (Aluminum) October 18, 2008 (Unibody) June 11, 2012 (Retina) October 27, 2016 (Touch Bar) Apple silicon November 17, 2020 (M1) October 26, 2021 (5th generation) … Continue reading →

The only difference between the 2021 AirPods Pro and the 2019 AirPods Pro is the addition of the MagSafe Charging Case. Otherwise, the headphones are exactly same, but given that the price cut is already so steep on the latest … Continue reading →

For best camera performance, avoid accessories that use magnets or magnetic metal near the iPhone rear camera (or cameras). Is it safe to put magnet on back of phone? While your screen or data isn’t threatened by magnets, your phone’s … Continue reading →

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 is designed to be able to charge the average smartphone’s battery to 50% in half an hour. Drawing 36 watts of power, it charges twice as fast as the original Quick Charge 1.0 ever could. What … Continue reading →

Anker’s exclusive high-speed charging technology is compatible with a vast range of fast-charging protocols. This allows Anker to charge more devices, faster than any other charging brand. Does Anker actually charge faster? The Anker PowerPort III can power up your … Continue reading →

Yes, it does come with a 33W charger in the box. As phones got more and more powerful, brands started incorporating a heavy battery to offer an all-day battery life. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max charges faster than the … Continue reading →

While there’s a new specification that allows for much higher power delivery levels over USB ports, the Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 ports on the MacBook Pro don’t support it. You can still charge via those ports, of course—just not at the … Continue reading →