Laptop Battery Says “Unknown Remaining Time” but Still Lasts for Hours — Should You Worry?
Part 1: Why Does It Say "Unknown" but Battery Works Fine?
In simple term...
07
Apr
Posts by Dowellon
30
Mar
Laptop Battery Stops Charging at 60%? Unplug and Replug Fixes It — What’s Going On?
Laptop stops charging at exactly 60%. If I unplug and replug, it goes to 100%. Is my battery dying? Should I be worried?"
18
Mar
New Laptop Battery Not Recognized? — Complete Guide to Compatibility Issues
Part 1: New Battery Not Recognized? Don't Panic
You install a fresh batt...
17
Mar
Laptop Battery Says “Time Remaining Unknown” — Is It Broken?
Part 1: Why Does "Time Remaining Unknown" Appear?
In simple terms, the s...
16
Mar
The Ultimate Guide to Swollen Laptop Batteries: Causes, Risks, Handling, and Prevention
Part 1: Why Do Batteries Swell?
A swollen battery happens when gas build...
15
Mar
Laptop Says “Plugged In, Not Charging”? 3 Scenarios, 3 Fixes
A friend who does design work messaged me yesterday, pretty panicked: "I ...
13
Mar
Why Does My Laptop Battery Die Faster in Winter? The Cold Truth & Warmth Tips
Part 1: Why Cold Is the Enemy of Lithium Batteries
To understand this, y...
05
Mar
The Ultimate Guide to Camera Battery Storage & Transport: Long-Term Storage, Airline Rules, and International Travel
A photographer friend messaged me last week: "I'm heading to Iceland next month to shoot the Northern Lights. Can I check my camera bat...
04
Mar
The Ultimate Laptop Battery Guide: From How They Work to When to Replace
Do You Really Know How to Use Your Laptop Battery?
A friend asked me last week: "My MacBook says 'Service Recommended'—do I need to re...
01
Mar