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How to Check MacBook Battery’s Health and Cycle Count (M Series)
Updated: October 14, 2024
How much do you use your Mac daily? More important, how many times do you charge and discharge your MacBook? These are some of the things that will determine your MacBook battery’s health and battery cycle count. These two metrics are a good way to know whether you need to get your Mac’s battery replaced/serviced […]
How to Set Custom Battery Charge Limit on iOS 18
Published: September 20, 2024
Apple introduced the Charge Limit feature in iOS 17, allowing users to better manage their battery health. Now, with iOS 18, Apple has taken it one step further by letting you customize this charge limit. But what exactly is battery charging limit, how it will improve battery health, and why should you consider using it? […]
OnePlus Watch 2R Review: Almost Identical to Watch 2 But Cheaper
Published: July 24, 2024
OnePlus quickly followed up the Watch 2 release with Watch 2R. This new watch offers almost the same impressive specs but for $70 less. You still get dual OS, dual processors, around 100 hours of battery life, and the same RAM and storage. All the sensors and features from the Watch 2 are included too. […]
How to Check Battery Health on Android
Updated: May 4, 2024
If your phone’s battery is struggling to last the day, it might be time for a battery health check. This can also help when you’re buying a used smartphone. iPhones have had the battery health feature for a while, and, Android is finally catching up. Android 14 has new BatteryManager APIs to keep a tab […]
How to Add Apple Watch Battery Widget to iPhone Lock and Home Screen
Updated: February 2, 2024
Picture this: your Apple Watch is charging or is nearby, and you are doing something on your iPhone. Now, a thought to check the battery of your Apple Watch comes to your mind. For that, you will need to get up and manually check the watch to see its battery level. What if you could […]
How to See iPhone Battery on MacBook and iPad
Updated: February 4, 2024
While iPhones support a native battery widget, it only shows battery levels of accessories like Apple Watch, Pencil, and AirPods. There are situations when we want to check the battery level of our iPhone on a MacBook or iPad or vice versa! Thankfully, there are ways to achieve that. Let’s learn how to check iPhone […]
13 Ways to Save Battery on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Published: December 16, 2023
Planning that long pending hike, or want to go on that cross-country cycling marathon but worried about battery drain? Fret not, because we have consolidated a list of the best ways to save battery on Samsung Galaxy phones. Let’s get right to it then. 1. Simple, Effective Tricks Turn off unnecessary radio services: The first […]
Laptop Battery Draining Fast? Try These 11 Fixes
Published: December 6, 2023
So, it hasn’t even been a year, and your laptop battery performance has already started to degrade. Windows laptops are notoriously famous for providing the worst battery backup due to the resource-intensive nature of some applications, less optimization for power efficiency, and the varied hardware ecosystem. But worry not. In this guide, we will show […]
Why Is Phone’s Battery Draining While Charging? How to Fix It
Updated: June 19, 2024
After a long gaming session on your smartphone, you finally decide to give it a rest and put your phone on charge. After a few hours, when you check your phone’s battery status, it’s shocking to find the battery depleted. There’s no need to panic. This guide will provide 10 solutions to fix the issue of […]
14 Ways to Optimize MacBook’s Battery Life
Published: October 30, 2023
Has your MacBook’s battery been draining too fast? Well, many factors could be behind this, such as outdated macOS, a rogue or resource-intensive app, and so on. The good news is you can follow several strategies to optimize your MacBook’s battery life and ensure it serves you well throughout the day. Here are some tips […]
10 Fixes for Windows Laptop Not Charging When Plugged In
Published: October 24, 2023
After hours of binge-watching web series, your laptop’s battery is finally about to die, and you decide to charge it to continue streaming. However, what happens next is even more dramatic than the show you’re watching: your laptop isn’t charging after plugging it in. This can be frustrating, especially when you need it for your […]
9 Fixes for Battery Drain in iOS 17
Published: October 7, 2023
iOS 17 came with some new features like screen distance, but it is also causing battery drains on many iPhones. There are many users sharing how they are facing significant battery drain issues after updating their iPhone to iOS 17 on social media. We are facing battery drain on our iPhones too so we tried […]
Top 10 Ways to Fix Google Chrome Battery Drain on Android
Published: April 9, 2023
Google Chrome is an excellent browser, but it can also be a battery hog at times, especially on Android devices. However, if you’re not ready to abandon your favorite browser just yet, this guide can help. Below, we share some quick and easy tips to fix the Google Chrome battery drain issue on Android. So, […]
How to Reduce 5G Battery Drain on Android and iPhone
Published: January 10, 2023
A common concern about using a 5G connection is its impact on battery life. If you’ve recently switched to a 5G connection, you may have noticed that your phone’s battery drains faster than usual. While there are numerous ways to reduce battery drain on your Android and iPhone, in this post, we will discuss some […]
15 Ways to Fix Samsung Galaxy Phones Draining Battery Faster
Published: January 5, 2023
Do you find yourself always looking for a charger for your Samsung Galaxy phone wherever you go? If yes, then you’re not alone. We have compiled a list of reasons with solutions on why your Samsung Galaxy phone is draining the battery faster than normal. Let’s learn how to fix these and get your battery […]
Top 9 Ways to Fix Overnight Battery Drain on Android
Published: August 30, 2022
Waking up with single-digit battery life is never a good scenario. The situation gets even more frustrating when you don’t know the reason behind the battery drain on your Android phone. If you are tired of starting your morning with a power bank or an adapter, go through the troubleshooting tricks below to end overnight […]
How to Show Battery Percentage on iPhone Lock Screen
Updated: June 7, 2022
There is no native way to display battery percentage on the iPhone screen yet. However, iOS 16 does support widgets on the lock screen and there are battery widgets that we can now take advantage of to show battery percentage on the iPhone lock screen. Let’s begin. Using Battery Percentage Widget on iPhone Lock Screen […]
17 Tips to Fix and Improve Battery Drain Issue on Pixel 6
Updated: April 25, 2022
With bigger displays and advanced features, phones are prone to battery drain issues. A similar issue is happening with Google Pixel 6 series users. If you are one of them and losing lot of battery juice due to “Mobile network standby” or some other app, this post shall help you. Let’s check how to fix […]
4 Ways to Show Battery Percentage on iPhone?
Updated: October 10, 2021
Every iPhone that came out after iPhone X has eliminated one small feature that was extremely convenient. The ability to display battery percentage has been removed due to space constraints, thanks to the notch. It used to be displayed next to where the battery icon sits on the Status bar. It’s a minor problem but […]
How to Get Alert When iPhone Battery Reaches 80%
Updated: October 10, 2021
There are plenty of ways to make sure your battery experience the least amount of stress and one of the methods is to unplug the charger when your smartphone battery reaches 70-80% charge level. That’s why we’re going to set up a notification that would let you know the iPhone has charged to that level […]
iPhone Charging Slow? Try these Fixes to Improve the charging Speeds
Updated: October 10, 2021
So you have noticed that your iPhone is charging slower than usual but can’t find the exact reason? Well, it’s not uncommon, the cause of the problem lies in the charger or the cable. However, there can be other factors as well. Here I have created a step-by-step guide to help you pinpoint the problem […]
How to Check Battery Health on Windows and Android
Published: February 12, 2020
My phone’s battery recently died and as anyone would do, I rushed to fix it. But to my dismay, I later found out the true reason for the drain, a bugged update. I’m sure you might have had such instances with your phones or laptops as well. Nonetheless, lithium-ion batteries are meant to last for […]
How to Check your iPhone’s Battery Health
Updated: October 10, 2021
The iPhone running iOS 13 aims to reduce excessive battery usage with features like battery optimization, smart charging, and dark mode. However, the battery backup on my two-year-old iPhone SE has reduced significantly. I understand, batteries have a chemical age and it’ll reach there eventually. In this article, we’ll explore all the ways to check […]
How to Check Battery Health on Macbook
Updated: October 10, 2021
If you’ve started to notice a drop in the battery backup of your MacBook then maybe you can save yourself a visit to the Genius bar and fix this issue. In this article, we’ll look for ways to check the battery health and optimize the Mac to get the best performance. Let’s begin. 1. How […]
Google Pixel Battery Life Issues – 8 Way to Fix it
Published: November 8, 2019
So, I have been using the younger Pixel sibling – the Pixel 3 for about a month. What I really like is the clean Android experience and what I really dislike is battery life. On a heavy-day of usage, I have to charge my phone twice a day to get through. So, I started finding […]