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zdnet.com > home-and-office > energy > xtar-link-mp158-starlink-mini-power-bank-review

Want off-grid Starlink Mini? This power bank kept mine online for hours

Want off-grid Starlink Mini? This power bank kept mine online for hours2+ hour, 47+ min ago   (837+ words) While most people get by with a smartphone or hotspot, there are times when you need more. A lot more. These days, the best way to get high-speed connectivity pretty much wherever you are on the globe is to use…...

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zdnet.com > article > ignored-apple-battery-advice-on-iphone-the-result

I ignored Apple's battery advice for 140 days - here's what happened to my iPhone

I ignored Apple's battery advice for 140 days - here's what happened to my iPhone4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (398+ words) My iPhone 17 Pro Max was one of the first to roll off the production line and into people's hands on launch day. Since I'd spent the previous two years absolutely babying the battery in my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I decided…...

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zdnet.com > article > paleblue-rechargeable-batteries-usb-c-review

Should you still buy rechargeable batteries in 2026? These USB-C ones say yes

Should you still buy rechargeable batteries in 2026? These USB-C ones say yes4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (672+ words) It's 2026, and yes, we still need batteries. But it no longer makes financial or ecological sense to keep using disposable alkaline batteries. For me, I need mostly the good old AA battery, but I also need AAA, C, D, and…...

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zdnet.com > article > cuktech-15-air-power-bank-review

Here's a portable power bank that's actually worth its high price - especially if you travel

Here's a portable power bank that's actually worth its high price - especially if you travel1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (608+ words) Sometimes I test a product that makes me realize just how far technology has come. Power banks are one of those things that feel a lot like eating beans -- they're good, but they all feel the same. That is, until…...

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zdnet.com > article > change-samsung-phone-settings-improve-battery-life

Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 7 settings will extend its battery life by hours

Own a Samsung phone? Changing these 7 settings will extend its battery life by hours1+ week, 3+ day ago   (976+ words) Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones'available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Z Flip 7 -- come with over-the-top features that…...

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zdnet.com > article > how-to-use-microsoft-battery-health-report-windows-11-pc

How to use Windows 11's hidden battery health tool to diagnose your PC (before it's too late)

How to use Windows 11's hidden battery health tool to diagnose your PC (before it's too late)1+ week, 4+ day ago   (860+ words) Have you noticed a decline in your laptop's battery life? Does it randomly fall below 20%, leaving you scrambling for a charger? You can run a report to check your battery's overall health and if it's time to replace it. And…...

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zdnet.com > article > best-google-pixel-battery-life-settings

Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to prolong the battery life by hours

Own a Google Pixel? 8 settings I changed to prolong the battery life by hours1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1100+ words) Pixel phones have an excellent reputation for smart software, but battery life has been a common complaint with Google's smartphones. Thankfully, that same smart software is now improving battery life and longevity, though many features aren't set up for maximum…...

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zdnet.com > article > best-android-phone-settings-to-change-better-battery-life

Bad battery life on your Android phone? Changing these 12 settings will do you wonders

Bad battery life on your Android phone? Changing these 12 settings will do you wonders2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (1262+ words) I've spent a significant portion of my life searching for ways to extend the battery life on my'Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze…...

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zdnet.com > article > microsoft-battery-health-report-windows-11-pc

Microsoft has a free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose your PC - how it helped me

Microsoft has a free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose your PC - how it helped me2+ week, 1+ day ago   (860+ words) Have you noticed a decline in your laptop's battery life? Does it randomly fall below 20%, leaving you scrambling for a charger? You can run a report to check your battery's overall health and if it's time to replace it. And…...

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zdnet.com > home-and-office > energy > why-solid-state-batteries-not-on-iphone-yet

Why the next-gen solid-state battery everyone talks about isn't in your iPhone yet

Why the next-gen solid-state battery everyone talks about isn't in your iPhone yet2+ week, 1+ day ago   (617+ words) The other day, I reviewed a power bank with a solid-state battery at its core, rather than a lithium-ion battery. Solid-state batteries offer increased energy density, improved safety, and a longer lifespan. To demonstrate the improved safety profile, I opened…...