Many people leave chargers plugged in 24/7—but is that safe, or wasteful? Let’s break down the energy use, safety risks, and device wear. Even when not charging a device, a plugged-in charger still ...

Most of us leave our laptops on charge all day and just hope it’s fine. This story breaks down what that habit really does to ...

In my view right now I can see a number smartphone chargers. They're all plugged in, and there are no devices attached to them. Some have little LEDs on them, so they are clearly on, munching on power ...