5 bad habits that are ruining your expensive tech
There's something special about taking a new phone , tablet, or laptop out of the box. That shiny, clean device will soon be managing your schedule, saving your memories, and connecting you with friends and family—all important tasks. These days, we rely on technology to do so much—for work, for school, for play—and we want our devices to work like new for as long as possible. But it doesn't always happen, in part, because of bad habits that can shorten the life of our tech. The good news is that those habits are easy to change. We'll walk you through them and offer five simple tips from our experts about how to keep your devices working like new for longer. 1. Using chargers and cords that aren't made for your device Cheap, off-brand chargers may seem appealing, especially when your battery is running low and you're away from home. But many of these knockoffs haven't gone through the same testing process that, say, Apple ® requires. These off-brand charg...