Always Unplug Your Charger When Not in Use: Here Are 3 Important Reasons
Many of us have the habit of leaving chargers plugged in after our devices are fully charged, but there are some hidden risks with this practice that you might not know. Here’s why unplugging chargers is important:
Risks of Leaving Chargers Plugged In
- Constant Power Drain: Even when not actively charging, a plugged-in charger uses a small amount of power. Although this “vampire energy” consumption seems minor, it adds up over time, increasing your electricity bill and contributing to energy waste.
- Overheating Risk: Leaving a charger continuously connected can cause it to overheat. This heat buildup can gradually damage internal components, like capacitors, shortening the charger’s lifespan.
- Fire Hazard: Though uncommon, plugged-in chargers can become a fire risk, especially if a power surge causes them to overheat. In rare cases, this may lead to smoking or even ignition, posing a serious fire hazard.
- Electrical Safety Concerns: Exposed cords of constantly plugged-in chargers can be a risk in homes with young children or pets, where chewing or tampering could lead to electric shock.
Safety Tips
- Unplug When Not in Use: Avoid leaving chargers in outlets when not charging to reduce power waste and lower overheating risk.
- Inspect Regularly: Check your chargers for wear or damage, replacing them as needed.
- Keep Out of Reach: Ensure chargers are stored safely, away from children and pets, to prevent accidents.
Taking these simple steps can enhance home safety and extend the life of your chargers. Share these tips with friends and family to help keep everyone safe.
Black Man Holds White Baby, Close Look Tells State Of ‘Race Relations’
A photograph of a black man holding a white baby has gone viral on social media. As viewers began to realize what was really happening in the snapshot, they couldn’t believe their eyes.
“So a lot of people like this picture. So I wanted to take a minute to tell the story,” Facebook user Cody Shugart captioned a snapshot of his son sitting in the lap of a black man. Shugart went on to identify the black man as Milton West, who was his childhood next door neighbor. Shugart had many a good memory with Milton West at the center.
Milton West was my childhood next door neighbor,” wrote Shugart. “I knew him as Mr. Chip. He retired from DOW chemical as an operator. He has always been there for me since I was two years old. Growing up without a father was always difficult for me. But the good lord surrounded me with great men, Mr.Chip was one of them.”
“He constantly preached the value of an education, taught me how to take care of a yard, he taught me to see people for who they are not what they look like, he taught me how to treat my mother like a saint and many other life lessons,” added Shugart. “His contributions to me becoming a good son, man, and father were huge. I am forever grateful for God putting him in my life.”
“Everyday, I read something negative and how race relations are worse than ever. I disagree, and I hope this is a positive loving message to many people. This is just one story in little ol Victoria, Texas. I’m sure there are millions of similar stories across the United States,” he concluded.
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