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What Size Charger Do I Need For My Ipad?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

The Apple iPad Pro (2018 and newer), iPad Air (2020), and iPad (2020) have a fast charger included by default. You have to purchase it separately for the other models. To use fast charging, you need a USB-C to Lightning … Continue reading →

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Can Alcohol Damage Your Phone?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

Don’t. Straight alcohol can strip the oleophobic and hydrophobic coatings that keep oil and water from damaging your phone’s display and other ports. Some websites suggest creating a mix of alcohol and water yourself, but it’s crucial to get the … Continue reading →

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Does Putting Your Phone In Airplane Mode Save Battery?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Activating airplane mode saves battery power by preventing your device from sending RF signals to nearby cell towers. When your device is in airplane mode, it will stop searching for Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth devices to connect to as well! … Continue reading →

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Why Is My Battery Percentage Going Down While Charging?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

If the battery percentage is going down while charging, it means that the battery in your device is discharging. If the battery percentage is dropping even though the charger is connected to a power source, it means that the battery … Continue reading →

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Which Power Bank Is Safe?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

Safety: Go for power bank with a high grade Lithium-Polymer battery. Safety is a major concern when it comes to mobile devices. Many users charge their smartphones at night while sleeping, which could potentially lead to problems. Low quality power … Continue reading →

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Can 20W Power Bank Charge A Laptop?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

The answer is yes. To charge laptop with power bank, one needs to look after power rating, ports and battery capacity. Will a 20w charger charge a laptop? The answer is yes. You definitely can use a lower wattage charger … Continue reading →

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Why Is It Called Butterfly Keyboard?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

Butterfly keys use a butterfly mechanism that’s different from the scissor mechanism used for traditional keyboards. It’s called a butterfly mechanism because the components underneath the key resembles a butterfly’s wings, with a hinge in the center rather than overlapping … Continue reading →

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Are Phone Cases Bad?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

If you’re not super careful, a case can even damage your phone. Dirt and debris can get caught between the case and the phone and scratch the phone’s finish. The smartphone cases that offer the best protection can be expensive, … Continue reading →

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Why Is My Phone Overheating So Quickly?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Many apps use a lot of battery, which can drain it quickly. And, as a result, end up heating up your phone. Another issue can be how frequently you use your phone. If you’re constantly on your phone, your phone … Continue reading →

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What Happens If You Plug A Usb-C Charger Into A Non Charging Port?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

USB C charging requires the port to be able to accept input current and route it to the charging functions of the computer. If the computer does not support this function it lacks the hardware to handle this input current, … Continue reading →

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Is Brown Positive Or Negative Dc?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

IEC DC power circuit wiring color codes Function label Color Positive (of a negative earthed) circuit L+ brown Negative (of a negative earthed) circuit M blue Positive (of a positive earthed) circuit M blue Negative (of a positive earthed) circuit … Continue reading →

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Are Energy Prices Likely To Rise In 2021?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

With an increase to the cost of living, generally, households have been hit by rising energy bills, particularly in the second half of 2021. And, with increased demand over the winter months, many industry leaders anticipated 50% higher bills for … Continue reading →

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Why Would You Use A Berg Connector?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

A Berg connector is a device used to join electrical circuits in computers. The best known Berg connector is used to connect the floppy drive to the power supply unit. This type of computer hardware can also be used to … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take For A Power Supply To Discharge?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

If a component has no power source to gain from for about 10 minutes it will be drained of power. Depending on the capacity this varies, but I’m sure you will be fine. How long does it take for PSU … Continue reading →

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What’S Better 6V Or 12V?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

The higher the number of volts, the more powerful the car. So a 6V kids electric car is the lowest power, a 12V is higher, and a 24V even higher than that. Why are 6 volts better than 12 volts? … Continue reading →

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