West Central Abilities and Kindersley’s SARCAN Depot are excited to be a part of the new “Call 2 Recycle” battery recycling program in Saskatchewan! Cindy Stanley, SARCAN Depot Supervisor, reports that the program is going well. The collection box has been set up by the cashier’s desk at the depot. “It is nice to have… Continue reading Contributions Welcome for West Central Abilities and Kindersley’s SARCAN Battery Program
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You Can Speed Up Your Slow iPhone by Replacing the Battery
Source: Whitson Gordon, HowToGeek.com, December 20, 2017 All phones slow down over time. As hardware gets older and software gets newer, it’s inevitable. But there’s another reason your iPhone might be slow: the battery. This phenomenon was first proposed in a Reddit thread, and then subsequently in a blog post by John Poole at Geekbench. Now, Apple… Continue reading You Can Speed Up Your Slow iPhone by Replacing the Battery
You Can Charge Your iPhone in Half the Time with a Fast Charger
Source: Jason Fitzpatrick, ReviewGeek.com, November 30, 2017 Apple’s new phones support fast charging but it’s a (super awesome) feature hardly anyone has paid attention to. Here’s how to take advantage of it. If you’re one of the people that hasn’t heard a lot about the iPhone’s new fast charge abilities, we won’t hold it against… Continue reading You Can Charge Your iPhone in Half the Time with a Fast Charger
Should I Leave My Laptop Plugged In All The Time?
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, November 16, 2017 Should you leave your laptop plugged in and charging when you’re not on-the-go? What’s best for the battery? It’s a tough question, and there are quite a few contradictory recommendations out there. It’s important to understand the basics of how the standard lithium ion (Li-ion) and Lithium polymer… Continue reading Should I Leave My Laptop Plugged In All The Time?
How to Use Low Power Mode on an iPhone (and What Exactly It Does)
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, September 30, 2017 Your iPhone has a “Low Power Mode”, which you’ll be prompted to activate it when your phone reaches 20% battery. However, you can enable it before that point to stretch your battery life further. Starting with iOS 11, you can also activate Low Power Mode right from the Control… Continue reading How to Use Low Power Mode on an iPhone (and What Exactly It Does)
The Complete Guide to Improving Android Battery Life
By Cameron Summerson, HowToGeek.com, November 3, 2016 Improving Android Battery Life Once upon a time, you had to really keep an eye on your Android phone to make sure the battery wasn’t being depleted immaturely. Manually toggling connections, constantly adjusting brightness, and the like are basically all things of the past now—but there are still things… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Improving Android Battery Life
Why Is My Battery Estimate Never Accurate?
By Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, October 19, 2016 Your Device Is Just Guessing Based on Your Current Usage Laptops, tablets, and phones never seem to know exactly how many hours of power they have left. The estimate may jump from two hours to five hours before dropping back down to one hour. Even worse, the battery may suddenly die without… Continue reading Why Is My Battery Estimate Never Accurate?