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Computer Maintenance Tip: Don’t Overcharge Your Batteries

Resist the temptation to keep your portable devices plugged in at all times. Not only is this a needless drain on your local power grid, which means preventable bloat for your utility bill, but it’s also actively bad for your devices’ batteries.

Unnecessary charging actually retards batteries’ regenerative capabilities. A year or so on, or maybe sooner, you’ll notice a drop-off in your device’s ability to hold a charge. It’ll eventually worsen to the point that you’ll need to have your charging cord handy – meaning you won’t be able to work or play online without an outlet nearby.

Don’t charge until your device is good and ready. I wait until my laptop gets down below 20%, for instance.

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Computer Maintenance Tip: Organize Cords and Other e-Debris
If you have an active office or home office setup, it probably features a mess of cords, power strips, and random accessories on the floors and working surfaces.

This mess is unsightly and unwieldy at minimum. If you have small children or pets, it may well present an electrocution risk. Depending on how loaded-up your power strips and outlets are, you could have a fire hazard on your hands. And jumbled cords are more vulnerable to damage, meaning higher long-term ownership costs.

Fixing this is easy. First, buy an extra power strip or two – you can get a 2-pack of 6-outlet strips for less than $12 on Amazon. Then, procure some twist-ties (negligible cost) or cable organizers ($6 to $14, depending on the type) to hold everything together in intentional fashion. Unplug, detangle, and reorient your cords in your handy new organization system. Then plug everything back in. That’s it.