by Terry McAdams | May 1, 2026 | Battery, Tip
We always recommend buying from reputable manufacturers rather than no-name brands, especially for products with lithium-ion batteries, such as power banks, Bluetooth speakers, flashlights, power tools, e-bikes, and more. In a 2025 study, industrial scanning company...
by Terry McAdams | Apr 3, 2026 | Battery, Mac, MacBook, troubleshooting
The just-released macOS 26.4 Tahoe introduced two battery-related features for MacBook users, helping them understand and control MacBook charging. A Slow Charger indicator now appears in the battery status menu and in Battery settings when your Mac is connected to a...
by Terry McAdams | Nov 7, 2025 | AirPods, Battery, MagSafe
The holidays may be just around the corner, but we field requests for tech gear recommendations year-round. Below you’ll find our suggestions, whether you’re shopping for an Apple tech enthusiast or simply looking to upgrade your own devices and accessories. Plenty of...
by Terry McAdams | Nov 7, 2025 | Battery, Mac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Tip, troubleshooting
If you lose or break the power adapter that came with your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, make sure to replace it with a charger that meets or exceeds the machine’s required wattage. A charger with too low a wattage may result in little or no charging (or even battery...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 3, 2025 | Battery, iPad, iPhone, Tip
We recommend sticking with well-known brands when buying accessories, and a recent example illustrates why this is important. Anker, a highly regarded accessory manufacturer, has initiated voluntary recalls of power bank models sold from 2016 to the present due to the...
by Terry McAdams | Nov 13, 2024 | Battery, MagSafe
The holiday season is fast approaching, but we’re asked to recommend tech gear year-round. Here are some recommendations if you’re looking for a geeky gift for that special someone or need to supplement your tech toolkit with new or updated equipment. We don’t have...
