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Do you want to be chained to an outlet for the rest of your life? Of course not. That’s why you got a laptop in the first place. Somewhere down the line, many of us got the idea that our laptops should always be plugged in to improve their performance. This is a myth that’s slowly killing your laptop. Once your laptop is charged, you need to unplug it, or you might be tethered to the wall forever.Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 Hands OnMany laptops sit on a charger throughout the workday and all through the night. We…

Whether there’s a power outage locally or you’re driving to a remote location, sometimes we just need portable power. While you could lug around one of the best portable power stations to get your remote electricity fix, your best bet may be one of the best portable power inverters instead. These devices draw energy directly from your car’s battery, giving you accessibility to power without needing to carry around a very heavy battery, charge it, or any of the other hassles associated with portable energy. If you…

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends The world of consumer electronics has its own share of urban myths. Some of them are actually so mainstream that no one even dares question their efficacy. Burying a wet phone in rice is one of them. Research has repeatedly proved that it’s a futile trick, but for folks that need to hear it from the source itself, well, Apple has also made it clear that the rice-drying trick doesn’t work. Whether you have an iPhone 15 Pro or a model that’s a few years old, it’s time to stop this…

Fionna Agomuoh / Digital Trends VR has come a long way, and the Meta Quest 3 continues to move the needle in the right direction for the platform. But while using the Meta Quest 3 is a wireless affair, you’ll still need wires to keep the headset charged up. As such, you may be wondering why you don’t have an option to plug in your controllers. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your Meta Quest 3 controllers powered up. How to charge Meta Quest 3 controllers Meta / Meta The Meta Quest 3 controllers come out of…

A couple of years ago, Snap (the company behind Snapchat) decided that the selfie production pipeline needed to be improved upon. Bathroom mirrors and selfie sticks were not cutting it. No, no, Snap decided that the next evolution in the art of taking pictures of yourself would involve a flying robot. Lisa Frankenstein's Crew on Casting the Right Stars So it launched the Pixy, a tiny yellow drone designed to follow you around and take cute candids of you while you did stuff. The product, which retailed between $185 and…

Image used with permission by copyright holder You’ve snapped up one of the best iPhone deals and you’re eager to get the most out of your shiny new iPhone. One must-have accessory is the Anker Magnetic Battery which is currently 50% off at Amazon. Normally priced at $70, it’s down to $35 for a limited time only and is the perfect way of giving you more battery life while on the move. Here’s what else you need to know about it before you make a purchase. Why you should buy the Anker Magnetic Battery The best iPhones…

NOCO There’s a cool and handy piece of tech for your vehicle hanging out at Amazon today, and the Noco Boost Plus car battery jump starter is seeing a discount as well. The super popular jump starter is marked down to just $100 today, which is a $25 savings from its regular price of $125. This can be a great device to keep on hand with the colder temperatures of autumn and winter taking over, and car batteries having to work a little harder to start up each morning. Free shipping is included with a purchase. Why you…

When selecting a gaming mouse, it's tempting to prioritize the one with the highest DPI count, but there's much more to consider in choosing the ideal mouse. In fact, the DPI count may be one of the least relevant factors. The key lies in how the mouse feels and responds to your inputs, as well as its day-to-day practicality. Determining the best option for your needs is crucial for achieving optimal in-game performance. Drawing from our experience in testing numerous gaming mice over the years, we've compiled a…

Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends America’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has another battery recall on the books. Jeep just posted recall “B9A” (aka NHTSA recall 23V-787) for the Wrangler 4xe, and it’s a doozy: the recall focuses on potential fire risk with the 4xe’s 17.3kWh battery, and until it’s fixed owners are encouraged to stop charging their car and park it outside away from other vehicles: “An internally failed HV battery could lead to a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off. A vehicle fire can result…

Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends If there’s one thing a teenage kid can’t live without (and that list seems to grow longer by the month), it’s a portable battery to keep their phone charged up. Whether they’re in school and have to charge on the sly throughout the day, or if they’re running the streets with their friends, or staring into the social abyss that is TikTok, power is at a premium. And so it was of little surprise when my youngest daughter said her old battery bank just wasn’t getting the job done anymore.…