Laptop power

[Hopkirk]

If you are able to plug a laptop into the mains when using it, is that the best thing to do?

Alternatively should you run it on batteries, and just recharge it when it needs it?

[ladybirder]

You will bugger it up if you keep it plugged in all the time. Run it on batteries and charge when necessary.

[Hopkirk]

I don't mean leave it plugged in all the time, just plug it in while using it.

Would that still harm it?

[ladybirder]

That's what I thought you meant - sorry. No don't have it plugged in all the time you're using it. You need to let the battery run down on a regular basis. When I see mine getting a bit low I plug it in for a while.

[Hopkirk]

Thanks

[TTG]

Battery will last longer if you charge it when necessary. Applies to most appliances that run off rechargeable batteries.