Odds and Ends
We bet a number of you have received tech gifts or given tech gifts for the holidays. As ever, I want our customers to be empowered with knowledge of how to love and care for their devices, and to foster a long and successful lifespan of the products we sell every day.
Charge ‘er up all the way, then unplug.
The best thing you can do for battery longevity is to charge and discharge your battery regularly. Keeping a device plugged in all the time will run too much unused current through the cells and ends up decreasing battery life substantially.
Don’t be afraid to clean that screen.
All it takes is a soft cloth, such as a microfiber, and streak-free cleaning solution. Just avoid using Windex or other abrasives. We recommend the aptly-named AppleJuce device spray cleaner. Smells good and oh, we sell it too!
Mind your cables.
The AC adapter is one of the most tossed around piece of equipment you own. It is also probably the most under-appreciated. I find most people don’t realize how important it is until their dog chews one up or their kid plays Indiana Jones with it. Keep the cord protected and, when traveling, don’t wrap it up too aggressively or else the internal wiring will suffer stresses, particularly at the power block (also yes, it’s normal for that white block with the Apple logo to get quite warm).
As Emily mentioned, we offer affordable one-on-one lessons in our stores and I happen to be one if the folks here in Waitsfield who teaches them. If you need any suggestions for keeping your device happy and healthy just stop by the store or schedule a lesson for a more comprehensive look into your digital life. We’re here for you, especially now that you have an electronic present or two!
