WHY YOU SHOULDN’T LEAVE A CHARGER PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET WHEN IT’S NOT IN USE

fear or alarmism, but on paying attention to minor risks and avoidable waste that can be reduced with little effort.

One consideration is standby power consumption.

Even when no phone is attached, many chargers still draw a small amount of electricity from the outlet. The amount is minimal. A single charger left plugged in is not going to cause a noticeable continue reading …