Hands-On Tech

Jul 26th 2026

Hands-On Tech 277

Battery Overcharging Myths

Hosted by Mikah Sargent

Is Keeping Your Devices Plugged In Bad?

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Category: Help & How To

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah settles a household debate about whether it's harmful to keep a laptop plugged in all the time, and whether battery charge limit settings are worth using.

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