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If you own a device that comes with a built-in battery, know that it's a consumable. That means it will lose its charging capacity over time. Why? Well, there are a lot of factors that come into play ...

Many people have phone and tablet chargers all over the house, but if the chargers remain plugged in, even when not charging a device, they could overheat and catch fire. A study by the British group ...

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