I have been on the lookout for an affordable but reliable power bank since my first one (I can't even remember the brand!) gave up on me just after 2 weeks, I didn't see the need to buy a replacement since I rarely do telecommuting anymore, so took it out of my budget list. A few weeks ago, I was supposed to attend a whole day event and I knew I had to have a power bank with me, so I decided to do a little research and canvassing for the best bang for the buck one. I settled for the Silvertec … [Read more...]
Techno Tidbit #11: Smart Phone Power-saving Tip
Techno Tidbit #11: Almost everybody has a smart phone nowadays. Smart phone owners know how fast the battery drains, with all the apps that we use and how we check our email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts we own. Did you know that it takes more power to turn on your smart phone than to just leave it on for a short time? Unless you are not using it for a few hours, it's better to leave it "napping" than turning it on and off. So next time you're going to watch a … [Read more...]