Quick Tip: Charge Mobile Devices Faster

I have a bad habit of forgetting to plug in my phone, and therefore I often have a dead or close to dead battery.  To get more of a charge in a shorter amount of time, turn on "Airplane Mode". It disables phone calls and data/wifi usage, but is perfect for when you realize that your battery is at 10% just as you're getting dressed to leave the house.

What tricks do you use for longer battery life?

Quick Tip of the Day

If you worry about rings being lost or knocked off a nightstand, just slip it onto the earpiece of a pair of glasses (or sunglasses).  This way, even if the glasses are knocked off  by children, pets, or anything else, the glasses will still be easier to find than a small ring.