Technology has become so ingrained in our daily lives that we find it difficult to imagine a day when we wouldn’t have access to our laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Fortunately, the We crew has put together a list of suggestions that can let your gadgets live happily ever after.

Don’t keep the charger plugged in if the phone is already fully charged.

It seems rather clear, don’t you think? But for a second, consider how often you’ve picked up a phone that was charging only to find that it was already fully charged and had been for some time. The battery will suffer a great deal from this overvoltage.

Your phone doesn’t need to recharge 100%.

It’s not necessary to keep your phone’s battery fully charged. Maintaining it at full capacity might be quite harmful. It’s preferable to consistently keep a tiny empty gap at the top of the charge bar. Just try to give your phone 10–15 minutes of feeding time whenever the opportunity arises. Don’t leave your phone plugged in for too long.

Use every occasion to charge your phone.

This rule and the one before it are closely related. Make sure the phone’s charger is plugged into the outlet if you’re playing games or sending texts. Waiting for your technological friend to start indicating that it is hungry is a bad idea.

Avoid overheating.

Batteries are incredibly heat-sensitive. For instance, Apple specifically advises customers to take off the case while the phone is charging. If your device gets warm during charging, try charging it without the case. In contrast, if you are in a sunny environment, keep the case on to shield the device from the sun.