The third problem I started facing on my new Dell laptop was that now and then, despite using the AC power adapter or charger which came along with the ultrabook, I frequently got to see this message ...

According to test results compiled by EveryMac.com, the battery in an Apple MacBook Pro laptop lasts five to six hours even with the Wi-Fi adapter turned on and the processor running full speed. This ...

When you’re testing or debugging some mains-powered gear, plugging it directly into the outlet can often be an exciting ...

AC/DC power supplies are used in several electronic devices, encompassing computers, smartphones, radios, and TVs. AC/DC power supplies come in many dimensions and configurations, tailored to suit the ...

Patrick O'Rourke is XDA's News Editor and Entertainment Segment Lead. Previously, he was Pocket-lint's Editor-in-Chief, the Editor-in-Chief of Canadian tech publication MobileSyrup, and earlier in his ...

A reader wrote to ask about orphaned AC power adapters that somehow get separated from their gadgets. Are they safe to use in other gadgets if the plugs fit? The answer is maybe, but you’d better do ...

The humble yet ever-present AC/DC wall-power adapter doesn’t get a lot of consideration from consumers. It’s one of those things that’s needed but is viewed as a necessary nuisance. I suspect that ...