Should You Drain Your Power Bank Before Charging?

I get a lot of people asking me if they should drain their power banks before charging them.  In general,

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How To Turn a Power Bank ON and OFF

Understanding Your Power Bank Before diving into the specifics of turning a power bank on and off, it’s important to

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What is the Biggest Power Bank You Can Take on a Plane?

Power banks are basically batteries that you can use to charge up your devices. However, there are limits regarding the

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Car Battery Smells Like Rotten Eggs? Here’s What You Need To Do

You get inside the car and notice the stinky smell of rotten eggs, but you’re sure you didn’t leave any

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Do Gas Stations Sell Batteries? What You Need to Know

It is common for us to refuel and pick up some snacks for the road ahead of us at gas

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Why Your Power Bank Gets Hot, What to do About it and How to Prevent it

Every electrical device creates heat to some degree, and portable chargers are no exception. This article will explore what causes

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18350 vs 18650 Batteries. Key Differences and Similarities

18350 and 18650 are two cylindrical batteries that are often used in devices with high power consumption. In this article,

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Can You Charge a Phone or Power Bank With a Generator?

While the need for an electric generator is uncommon in urban areas, it can become crucial equipment during a power

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Lithium Battery Pillow Effect Explained (a.k.a. Spicy Pillow)

Swelling is one of the most common issues with lithium-ion batteries. They resemble a pillow as they expand, which is

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Key Power Bank Advantages and Disadvantages

Like any other device, power banks have their own pros and cons which you should be aware of before making

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What is Low Current Charging in Power Banks? (a.k.a Trickle Charge)

Some power banks do not charge devices that require low voltages. Gadgets such as fitness bracelets, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, etc.,

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Power Bank Battery Drains Fast? Here’s What to Look Out For

While power banks have advanced tremendously in terms of capacity and are now available in huge capacities, charging methods have

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Is Your Phone Charger Making High-pitched Noise? Here’s What it is.

What is That High-pitched, Buzzing Noise Anyway? Human hearing can process frequencies approximately within the range of 20Hz to 20,000Hz.

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Can You Bring Power Banks on Emirates Flights? Rules and Regulations.

How to Find Out the Wh Capacity of Your Power Bank The Wh capacity of a power bank is usually

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Can You Take Power Banks on EasyJet Flights? Rules and Regulations.

EasyJet, like every other airline, has stringent policies regarding carrying battery-powered devices on flights. For instance, this airline allows only

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Min & Typ Battery Indicators. What Do They Stand For?

Let’s delve deeper into these battery indicators. “Min” vs “Typ” When you see “min” and “typ” on a battery, these

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Can You Bring Power Banks on Delta Airlines Flights? Rules and Regulations.

How to Find Out the Wh Capacity of Your Power Bank The Wh value often is printed on the power

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Can You Take Power Banks on American Airlines Flights? Rules and Regulations

American Airlines treats portable chargers, battery packs, power banks, and mobile phone battery cases the same way it treats any

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Taking a Power Bank on a United Airlines Flight? Here’s What you Need to Know

We say “to be on the safe side”, because on the official site, United mentions two different maximum capacities for

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Can You Take a Power Bank on a Ryanair Flight? Here’s What You Should Know

Moreover, any Lithium-ion powered Personal Electronic Device (PED) such as a power bank is prohibited in checked baggage. It’s worth noting

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Swollen Power Bank Battery? Here’s Why To Do About It.

Although it’s not a common occurrence, power banks can swell up once the internal battery malfunctions. When this happens, they

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Power Banks For Online English Teachers: Powering Your Classroom With Confidence

Since the 2020 pandemic, working from home has become a commonality for most people around the world. For my husband

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How Power Banks Help Me Explore Wild Places

I’ve always been drawn to remote places and the simplicity of leaving my daily routine behind to explore them. Whether

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What To Do if Your Power Bank Keeps Disconnecting and Turning Off

Sometimes a power bank might automatically disconnect and stop charging. Find out why this might be happening and how to fix it.

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Are 20000mAh Power Banks Allowed on Flights?

Airline regulations can be confusing. Are 20000mAh power banks allowed on planes? Let's find out

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3 of the Best Power Banks With 12 Volt DC Ports

A curated list of power banks with 12V output. If you require a higher than average charge, these are the power banks that can deliver it.

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What is Overcharge Protection in Power Banks?

Almost all power banks have overcharge protection. But what is it and how does it actually work?

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Is it Safe to Use a Phone While Charging it With a Power Bank?

However, and here comes the disclaimer, it’s best not to do so if you can. First of all, using the

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How Long Does it Take to Charge a Power Bank?

The charging time of a power bank depends on several factors: the power bank’s capacity, the charging technology, and the

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Crave PLUS Pro

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The Crave Plus PRO is a sturdy power bank that comes with a generous capacity of 20000mAh. With both QC and PD charging technologies, it can even charge laptops.

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Best 30000mAh power banks

Check out our curated list of some of the best 30000mAh power banks available today. After an extensive research, we included only the best models.

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Is It Safe to Leave Your Power Bank Charging Overnight?

What happens if you leave your power bank charging overnight? Can it get damaged, heat up, or even explode? Get advice and recommendations.

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Lithium-ion vs Lithium-polymer Power Banks. Which Ones Are Better?

Power banks come with different battery types, including Li-ion and LiPo. But which ones are better? In this post, we explore their differences, pros, and cons.

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How to Charge Your Phone Using a Car Cigarette Lighter

You can definitely charge your phone using a car cigarette lighter. But some approaches are safer than others. See which is the best one.

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How Many mAh Do You Need To Charge Your Phone?

Unsure of how many mAh you need to charge your phone? In this post, we'll help you find out the right power bank capacity to charge your phone up to 2 times.

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Can a Power Bank Charge And Discharge Simultaneously?

Find out if power banks can charge and discharge simultaneously. This is a feature that can be useful in some situations.

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Can Power Banks Explode or Catch on Fire? Are They Dangerous?

In very rare situations power banks are known to explode. In this article, we detail the main causes and how to prevent explosions from happening.

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Power Bank or Portable Charger? What Is The Difference?

Are you confused by the actual meaning of the terms "power bank" and "portable charger"? We shed light on this subject and offer examples of correct usage.

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What is Pass-through Charging in Power Banks?

Pass-through charging is a key feature in power banks. It can be very handy in certain situations. In this article, we explained what it is and how it works.

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100000mAh Power Banks. Real or Fake?

A lot of the 100000mAh power bank products you see for sale are fakes. Find out how to tell them apart and avoid a costly mistake.

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How Long Does a Power Bank Stay Charged?

Most people who purchase power banks rely on them on a daily basis. But sometimes it takes a long time

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How Long Does a Power Bank Last on Average?

Ever wondered how much does a portable charger actually last? Months, years? It actually depends on several factors.

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What Happens if You Plug a Power Bank Into Itself?

Since a power bank holds energy and has both input and output ports, it doesn’t take long for people to

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Best Portable Phone Chargers for Music Festivals

Although they have their origins in the 60’s hippie movement, music festivals have greatly increased in popularity just over the

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Anker’s PowerIQ Fast-Charging Technology

With the growing development of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, consumers are searching for quick and effective ways to charge their

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What is Qualcomm Quick Charge?

In this post, we break down Qualcomm Quick Charge technology, analyze its evolution, and study the benefits of using compatible chargers and power banks.

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The Best USB C Power Banks With PD (Power Delivery)

USB C technology has become quite popular in recent years, with more and more devices using it by default. So

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How To Tell When Your Power Bank Is Fully Charged

Portable chargers or power banks have small LED light indicators that give information about the various states of the unit.

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Is Your Power Bank Blinking But Not Charging? Here’s What To Do

Power banks can be real lifesavers, but sometimes they can give us headaches too. One of the most common problems

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The Difference Between Real And Rated Battery Capacity

It is undeniable that power banks have made our lives easier when it comes to extending the battery life of

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How to Use Your Power Bank For the First Time

Using a power bank for the first time is a pretty straightforward thing. Sometimes you can simply take it out

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What is mAh (Milliampere Hour)? mAh in Batteries Explained

1mAh = 1/1000Ah (ampere hour) The official abbreviation for milliampere hour is actually “mA-h” or “mA h”. However, almost all

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How Long Do Cell Phone Batteries Last?

Cell phone battery life is an important aspect to consider when purchasing a new smartphone. With varying factors influencing battery

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What is a Power Bank? Power Banks Explained

Power banks have been getting ever more popular over the last few years. You may have heard people talk about

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