Charge your mobile devices more quickly

Mobile device users:
Do you ever need your phone to charge more quickly? Maybe you forgot to charge it overnight and now you are going to be gone all day?
Put it in Airplane Mode when charging; you may notice a marked difference in how quickly your phone/device returns to full charge.

Airplane Mode can also save battery life if you are out and about and afraid your phone/tablet will not make it through the day. It can also be a safeguard if you hand your phone to a child to play games or watch videos.  They will be prevented from accidentally sending messages or making purchases.

Don't know how to put your phone in Airplane Mode?
**Android users - https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/android-airplane-mode/
**iPhone users - Open the Control Center and tap the airplane icon or go to Settings and tape Airplane mode.  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204234

What does Airplane Mode do?  It turns off all wireless connections - WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular meaning you won't receive text messages, phone calls, and emails. It was designed for use when flying to keep cellphone signals from interfering with FAA communications, although that is widely disputed today.

We also love our portable charger; it has removed the fear of running out of power when traveling in areas that drain our phones rather quickly.

Note on last week's Tech Tip about sharing YouTube videos starting at a certain point:  it does not appear to be available yet on phones and tablets, just on laptops and desktops.  Sorry.