The key to a long-lasting device, like a tablet or a phone, is proper treatment, especially when it comes to the battery. With the advent of newer battery technologies, like lithium-ion, our devices ...

Unplug at 100%, and keep the battery between 20% and 80%. Avoid draining to 0%; store unused tablets at 50%. Use certified chargers to prevent stress and overheating. As someone who uses a tablet ...

green background with a cartonized phone and charger and battery level displayed on a screen - Weiyi Zhu/Getty Images Nothing can be more frustrating than realizing your phone hasn't charged right ...

Nothing can be more frustrating than realizing your phone hasn't charged right when you're about to leave the house. Unless you're carrying a decade-old phone, the phone should charge even if your ...