Tip from the Dok about Batteries

Two commonly held untruths about laptop batteries:

 

1) They last forever.

No! With care, the original batteries can last from 3-5 years. Replacements rarely hold up longer than two years.

2) You should always leave them plugged in.

No! This habit is a battery killer. A battery needs to discharge and charge up. Leaving it plugged in could lead to overheating. Lithium batteries can also become bloated and in the worst case, explode and start a fire. That’s why they are not allowed in airplane cargo.

Dok recommends: charge your device overnight, and unplug it in the morning. Most computers will tell you when the battery is low. For a PC, it’s on the bottom right. Wait for the signal to show that it’s low, before plugging it in again.

Tips for keeping your computer safe from the Heat!

Tips for keeping your computer safe from the Heat!

While you're trying to stay cool on these hot summer days, don't forget to keep your electronic devices out of the heat, too. Check out these articles!  https://www.dokklaus.com/project/summer-storm-advisory-for-desktops-and-anything-that-plugs-in/...

Thank you, Dok

Thank you, Dok

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Klaus-Jürgen Helmut Füchsel

Klaus-Jürgen Helmut Füchsel

Klaus-Jürgen Helmut Füchsel of Warrenton, Virginia, known to many as “Dok Klaus”, passed away peacefully at home with his family on May 13, 2024, after 3 and a half years of battling brain cancer. Klaus was born on May 5th, 1960, in West Berlin, Germany to Heinz...

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