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Q: Is it OK to leave a laptop plugged in while using it? Yes, but I recommend using the aforementioned OS-level battery charging features so that it's not always at 100% battery. In addition, laptop brands like Asus and HP have tools that limit power to 60% (HP) or 80% (Asus) ...
The highest performance mode on your gaming laptop will crank the power to the GPU and CPU, as well as increase your fan speed. That’s exactly what you want when playing a demanding game likeCyberpunk 2077,but it’s not a good idea when you’re not pushing your laptop to its limits....
It’s easily portable while offering enough power and battery life to meet the needs of students, professionals, content creators, and more. With the departure of the M1 earlier this year, all MacBooks sold by Apple now feature restored features like MagSafe charging on the Air models, while...
I'm all for the move to USB-C, but it's not the most Apple-like experience for charging it. There's also the fact that the adapter is pretty hard to come by right now. But if you can look past that, it's an excellent iPad and if you're someone who's looking to swim ...
Open Settings→ Battery→ Battery Health & Charging→ Toggle on Optimsed Battery Charging.3. Disable In-App Ratings & Reviews Many apps flood you with pop-ups asking you to give it a rating or write a review on the App Store. While rating and reviewing apps helps developers and fellow iPh...
In comparison, a Windows laptop requires daily charging — or to be plugged in, at least in my experience. I welcome any feature that can extend a Windows laptop’s battery life — not to mention potentially saving me money on my electricity bill. We’ll keep you updated on this ne...
And if Apple's claims that the new M3 MacBook Pro can go for 22 hours without running out of juice, you're unlikely to see a laptop boasting longer battery life anytime soon. Winner: MacBook Pro MacBook Air vs Pro: Audio While the MacBook Air offers great stereo sound, the new...
A few years ago, when I first joined XDA, I wrote a guide on ten things you should do with a new Windows PC. Among those tips, I suggested deleting whatever partitions were created by your laptop manufacturer and using a single partition. A few people called me out saying that there is...
Whether you’re looking for the most portable, powerful, or budget-friendly laptop, here are the best MacBooks to buy from Apple’s lineup.