So many of us are "perma-charging" our laptops, but it's a performance myth that shortens your computer's lifespan. Reading time 4 minutes Do you want to be chained to an outlet for the rest of your ...

Charging to 100% isn’t dangerous anymore, but managing heat and charge cycles helps extend battery life. Photo: PCMag The good news: modern laptops are smart enough to stop charging once the battery ...

If you’ve used your computer during an electrical storm, you know that it can be a tense experience as you sit tight for the storm to finish, all the while not knowing if your PC components will short ...