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Making a phone battery last longer over the years

Written for UpdateSee: the essentials, without the noise. Lithium-ion batteries wear out gradually, and heat is their biggest enemy. Leaving a phone on a sunny car dashboard or charging it under a pillow speeds up that…

By Samuel Adeyemi

Recycling old electronics safely and responsibly

A short, useful read for the UpdateSee community. Old phones, laptops and chargers contain valuable metals as well as substances that should not end up in household waste. Most areas offer collection points at…

By Maya Thornton
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