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Life Hacks - From laptop chargers to testing batteries

───   16:22 Fri, 21 May 2021

Life Hacks - From laptop chargers to testing batteries | News Article

Read further to learn some tips that might make you life that tiny bit easier!

Charger solution

Does your laptop charger keep falling out? Use Velcro. Getting a new charger can be more expensive than you thought, especially if you have an older laptop. With this life hack it is so easy to make sure you do not have to spend money and it is super easy to do. Cut out the desired shape, and glue it to the side. Voila, problem solved, and money saved.

Search recipes by ingredients you have

For those evenings when you look at the contents in your fridge but have no idea what to make: Visit supercook.com and type in the ingredients you have. Supercook will provide different recipes that will mean dinner will soon be on the table!

Is it dead?

Test a battery easily by dropping it few centimetres from the ground. A fully charged battery bounces very little, whereas a dead battery bounces around.


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