6 Clever Ways to Charge Your Devices in a Pinch
If you have a car charger, plug in your device during your next drive to the supermarket. You can find very inexpensive versions compatible with most portable devices on retail sites like Amazon.
But try to preserve the environment — don't cruise your car just to charge your phone. Kill two birds with one stone and make an errand out of it.
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This may seem like an eleventh hour step, but some people choose to power their mobile devices by sucking the remaining charge from their laptops. That way, their charge is more portable and versatile.
Not just for emergency radios, a hand crank can also power your devices. This option from K-Tor, called the Pocket Socket, generates up to 10 watts of electricity at 120 volts. It can charge iOS and Android devices, e-readers, digital cameras and GPS devices.
Harness the power of the sun by connecting your fading batteries to a solar charger like the Solio Bolt. The Bolt can charge USB-powered devices, like iPhones and most e-readers. Its built-in battery can provide full charges to two smartphones. Otherwise, use its solar panels or USB port to activate the solar charger.
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Although your house may be dark, storefronts and other public areas sometimes run on different grids that enjoy power. During blackouts, many businesses are forgiving of residents who need to power up. Ask if you can plug-in at a local cafe, library or retail shop.
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It might be a good idea to pick up a backup battery for your mobile device, whether you're experiencing a blackout or just out at a concert with a low charge.
The Innergie PocketCell (pictured) charges all USB-powered devices. And with a capacity of 5200mAh, the PowerGen Mobile Juice Pack powers most cellphones. For something a little more functional, try the Kensington PowerLift backup battery and dock, which doubles as a stand for your iPhone.
Millions of people in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. found themselves without power over the weekend when a force of warm, violent storms swept across the area. But rather than unplug completely, residents of the crippled power grid found creative ways to charge up their devices.
We’ve gathered some of those tips to keep you juiced up for the future. Some require actual gadgets that function on solar or kinetic energy; others will help you find power in unlikely places.
Have you ever used creative tactics to power your smartphones, e-readers and other devices? Please share your advice in the comments below so others can learn from you.
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