For a growing number of devices, there’s a call to avoid overcharging. Ranked by importance/value:
- touchscreen laptops .. let’s disconnect once a week to a month
- default plan .. connected
- LED clamp lamp.. Let’s charge when it dims, and disconnect at least one a month.
- default is either connected or disconnected.
- iPhone .. I confirmed with Apple. No worries. It’s more important to avoid low battery when on the move
- default is connected.
- other smartphones .. avoid charging beyond 80%
General advice says
- for prolonged periods of disuse …
- for everyday usage, laptops are designed for continuous charge. Modern smartphones, too, to a lesser extent.
If it is important to constantly remember “disconnect !”, if it is as important as my pills or taking my phone when leaving home then it becomes a burden on System2.
Q: can we get used to the burden?
A: yes we can and we had better, iff “important “. This is a non-trivial lifestyle change.
— smartphone batt .. I was told that overnight charge is safe unless battery is already bloated.
As soon we see a bloated battery, we should replace it asap. It may give smoke any time. (It can also damage the phone but I’m less concerned.)
Wisdom — When screen is broken, repair is often not worthwhile, but when battery is old, replacement is often worthwhile, quick and clean.
Vivo 1820 needs special care … its battery is hard to replace. Let’s avoid charging beyond 80%
— Tanko on shoe care .. I’m naturally careful with system test, exams, cCost, tCost, burn-rate … and I am willing to take on the “burdens” of care.
Some people are naturally careful with shoe care. Tanko is the first to remind me the need to take care of costly personal items such as shoes. In contrast, I’m more used to the cheaper, replaceable versions such as (pre-owned) laptops/phones, shoes, dress, backpack