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		quickthrower2 on May 9, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Everything with a battery should have an off switc... I thought it was better to keep it 100% charged anyway?

Beltalowda on May 9, 2022 [–]

True for some older battery types, but not with Li-ion batteries; long story short, keeping the charge between ~30-80% is best for longevity.

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