Charging & Power Guides

Power bank swollen or puffy? Why lithium batteries swell, what to do right away, how to dispose of it safely and how to prevent it.

Phone getting hot while charging? Common causes such as case, cheap charger, gaming, sun and wireless charging, plus fixes and when to worry.

USB-C cable not charging your phone, tablet or laptop? Data-only cables, wattage ratings, dirty ports and chargers explained with fixes.

Wireless charger not working or charging slowly? Check alignment, phone case, metal plates, adapter power, foreign objects and heat.

Power bank not charging your phone, or not charging itself? Seven fixes: cable, port, battery level, low-current mode, heat and more.

Can you take a power bank on a plane? Carry-on only, the 100Wh limit, how to convert mAh to Wh, and what to do with larger banks.

Phone charging slowly or fast charging not working? The five usual causes: cable, charger, port, heat and settings, and how to fix each.