Who this is for Most people can find use for a USB power bank (also called an external battery pack, backup battery, or portable charger) to keep phones and other devices charged while on the go.

USB-C chargers are easy to mismatch. Some people never get the charging speeds their phone supports, while others pay for extra speed they rarely use anyway.

If you are using the GPS, listening to some music, or just want the phone not to switch off during your long voyages, a handy automobile charger makes sure that you have your gadget's power whenever ...

Jim Rossman / Tribune News Service This week a reader asks two specific questions about charging batteries. 1. Are faster chargers harder on batteries than slower chargers? For example, is a 20-watt ...

Isn’t it annoying when you’re fumbling around for your phone’s charging cable at your nightstand or desk, only to discover that it’s fallen on the floor? Now you’ve got to scurry behind the table, ...

Is Keeping Your Phone Plugged In 24/7 Killing the Battery?

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