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These 3 tablet charging habits are slowly killing your device - here's what to do instead


Your tablet's reliability starts with its battery - treat it right to keep it running strong.

Using a cheap, non-certified, or incorrect charger for your tablet can deliver inconsistent power, overcharge it, or result in inefficient charging. Instead of quickly charging your battery to 100% and then topping it off for the rest of the night, your smartphone or tablet may take a few hours to reach 100%, closer to the morning. Show more Chemical aging is a term used for the normal wear and tear that happens in a lithium-ion battery as it goes through repeated charging and discharging cycles.

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