Russia's Constant Missile and Drone Attacks Target Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure. Due to frequent enemy attacks, the Ukrainians had to get used to a long blackout. Power banks for smartphones, laptops and other gadgets needed in the modern world have already become an integral part of our lives.

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However, users often make mistakes when using it, significantly shortening the life of the power bank, as well as harming the battery of the rechargeable gadget, Apostrophe writes..

So that charging from a power bank does not harm the battery of a phone or laptop, you cannot:.

charge from a poor-quality power bank;

use damaged power bank;

during charging, cover the gadget and portable charging with other objects, otherwise the devices will overheat;

use poor quality cables for charging;

constantly charge the gadget from a portable battery;

use the gadget while charging.

Also, do not charge the phone in a bag, backpack or pocket, otherwise the connector of two devices may loosen or the charging cable itself may be damaged..

In order not to harm the power bank, you can not:.

discharge the external battery to 0%, but it is better to charge it at 10-20% of the charge;

keep in the sun for a long time or wear it open outside in frost;

charge when the power bank is hot, but it is better to let it cool down;

charge the power bank with non-original chargers;

throw, drop, sit on it;

also power banks do not tolerate water, fire and excess moisture.

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