These Charger Myths Had Me Fooled—Don’t Make the Same Mistakes!
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Summary
Recent chargers are less likely to damage devices, so there is less need to rely on manufacturers’ chargers, according to an article in MakeUseOf that debunks five popular charger myths.
For example, the article’s author uses a 3-in-1 Native Union charger with no decline in battery life.
While a charger should be approved for safe use with a device, it does not have to be the same brand.
Furthermore, a battery need not be fully drained before charging, and a wall charger is not always needed as a laptop, for instance, can also charge a phone.
Optimised charging, available in newer phones, means the battery does not need to be charged fully overnight.
The article suggests ways of preserving battery life and care, such as charging to 80% rather than 100%.
