Use the charger your phone came with. While it’s tempting to buy a charger advertised as a super-fast charger, using them can often be detrimental to battery life — and you’re best sticking ...

Use your manufacturer’s battery optimization settings. Most gaming laptop manufacturers have battery optimization settings that when activated can do a lot to conserve your laptop’s battery power.

Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn gives you tips on how to maintain or restore your battery life on your Windows laptop and how to check if it’s running properly.