I tested six MagSafe battery packs, this is the best one for iPhone

I tested six MagSafe battery packs, this is the best one for iPhone

Since the launch of the iPhone Air and Apple’s MagSafe battery pack, I’ve been trying to find which MagSafe battery is the best for most people. So I got on Amazon, ordered a bunch of them, and I’ve been testing each one on an iPhone 17. There are five batteries in the competition, all at various price points and marketed as a 5,000mAh battery size. I’m also including the Apple MagSafe battery, but it’s only built with a 3,133mAh battery. These are the challengers: UGreen Magnetic –...
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Rogers charging $25/mo for Wi-Fi 7 equipment, better tech support

Rogers charging $25/mo for Wi-Fi 7 equipment, better tech support

After rolling out Wi-Fi 7 to sections of the country, Rogers is now offering it to everyone, but it’s going to cost an extra $25 per month. This is part of the telco’s new ‘Xfinity Pro‘ plan, which includes the Wi-Fi 7 hardware, a small battery backup, upgraded tech support and a professional installation. This install seems to include Wi-Fi extenders if need be, and the technician will attempt to install everything to best fit your home. This is usually a paid service at Rogers, but not...
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Testing the giant Anker F3000 battery in Northern Ontario

Testing the giant Anker F3000 battery in Northern Ontario

A few weeks ago, I headed up North to an area around Timmins, Ontario to spend a few days in the woods with my Dad and some other friends and family. Usually, we run power to our small camp and a single trailer from a gas generator, so I was interested to see how much the F3000 could replace that. While it worked great, it was beaten out by two elements. First off, I couldn’t recharge it without using the generator, and secondly, it was pouring rain, and this isn’t rated to get that wet. Tha...
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Stop using your iPhone’s charging limit, it’s probably hurting your battery

Stop using your iPhone’s charging limit, it’s probably hurting your battery

This feature is only for people who need to keep their phones plugged in constantly Okay, I’m speaking up. I’ve seen one too many articles about people trying to keep their iPhone batteries at an 80 per cent charging limit to help maintain battery life. I wish that was how it worked, but that feature is only to help your iPhone reduce charging cycles if you have it plugged in all day. For example, if you’re a delivery driver and need to keep your phone plugged into your car for CarPlay all...
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New Chipolo wallet tracker recharges on MagSafe chargers

New Chipolo wallet tracker recharges on MagSafe chargers

Ok, it’s not technically MagSafe, but it will work with all MagSafe chargers Chipolo has a suite of new item trackers that work with both Apple and Google’s lost things networks, but the star of the show is the new card shaped wallet tracker.  This device has a wireless charger and magnetic ring built into it, so whenever its sex-month battery runs out, you can simply pop it on a Qi2/MagSafe charger and it will power up. If you’re super techy, you might have noticed that this card doe...
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The DJI Power 2000 lets you carry days of energy, anywhere

The DJI Power 2000 lets you carry days of energy, anywhere

The DJI Power 2000 feels like it offers unlimited power. You can plug in tons of devices, it recharges quickly, and it can even act as an uninterrupted power supply in your home. The only real downside is that it’s pretty big and really heavy, but there isn’t a battery with this much power that’s lighter anywhere else. This model offers 2,048Wh of power, which is double the DJI Power 1000 from last year. The real improvement is that the new unit can sustain an output of 3,000 watts, which...
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