If you’re like me, you’re going to take your laptop everywhere you go — yep, even on vacation. But doing that comes with the problem of finding somewhere to charge it when there are no AC outlets for miles. Yes, even long-lasting Snapdragon X-powered laptops run out of juice occasionally. When my laptop battery has run out on trips away it’s been super inconvenient, especially when I’m out camping and the only power source in sight is my trusty set of wheels. So, now when I go away, I go prepared to utilize my car’s power to charge up my laptop again. Here’s how you can do it too… Is it possible to fully charge a laptop in a car? Yes, it is, but how fast it charges depends on the model of laptop you have and its power draw. There are a few things you ought to know about charging, too, to avoid damaging your car battery. Most laptops need between 30 and 70 watts to charge. That means they need a lot more power than cellphones. Thankfully the average car battery, which has about 600 watt-hours of power, and recharges when the motor is running, is up to the task. On that last point, though, ideally, you’re going to want to charge your laptop when your car is running rather than when it’s idol, to avoid too much power being discharged from the battery. Car batteries are not made for a long persistent power drain when they’re idol, which can damage and/or flatten them. Ideally you don’t want to charge your laptop in your car for more than a few hours at a time.  Pexels: Daniel Andraski That’s unless you have a deep cycle battery installed in your car which can cope with power discharge over a long period. But that’s not advisable. Deep cycle batteries are more commonly used in campervans and can damage your car’s electronics and void your car’s warranty if you install one. Another tip to prevent your car battery draining is you shouldn’t charge your laptop for more than two hours straight. Correction: You could and get away with it. Then again, you might not be so lucky and end up flattening the battery, and you wouldn’t want to be stuck out in the middle of nowhere with a partially charged laptop and a flat car battery. Ways to charge your laptop in your car Method 1: Directly via a USB-C cable Most cars come with one or more USB-C ports these days. If your car has one with a high enough wattage, and your laptop also has a USB-C port with Power Delivery, then you can charge your laptop with a USB-C cable. (See our roundup of the best USB-C cables.) To do so, simply plug one end of your USB-C cable into your car’s USB port and one end into your laptop’s USB-C port and you should immediately see the lightning bolt on your laptop’s battery status icon in the Windows Taskbar appear, which signifies that it’s charging. This method isn’t the fastest way to charge your laptop in your car, so if you’re in a hurry you might want to try another method. Belkin Method 2: Your laptop’s charger and an inverter Another method is using a power inverter and your laptop’s charger. You need either an inverter or an adapter (see below) with your charger because car batteries run off DC (direct current) power, while your laptop’s charger is made to use AC power. The inverter acts as the go-between, converting the current into AC power that your laptop’s battery can store. Once your charger is attached to the inverter, you can plug the inverter directly into your car’s power source. Power inverters are available to purchase online from stores like Amazon. A lot of people choose this route if they have multiple devices to charge, since inverters usually come with multiple I/O ports to plug into. Inverters come with different power ratings because they are made to charge different devices, but for a laptop you’re generally going to want to buy one with a power rating between 150W and 300W. Also know that you don’t want to leave an inverter plugged into your car’s outlet overnight, because again, it could drain the battery. Aucarauto Method 3: An adapter and your laptop’s charger Why use a power adapter instead of just using your car’s USB-C port to charge your laptop in your car? Well, your USB ports might already be occupied, and you don’t want to keep having to swap out the charging cables between your different devices. Or the ports may simply not have the required wattage to charge your laptop. If that’s the case, an adapter should solve your problem. You can pick up one online for not a lot of money. Most car adapters plug into your car’s cigarette lighter outlet. One of the benefits of using an adapter is that you don’t need an additional cable — you can just plug your laptop charger into the end of it and then into your laptop, and Bob’s your uncle, you’re charging! 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TL;DR: For a limited time, you can save over 40% on the Kinhank Super Console, the all-in-one entertainment system that lets you play retro arcade games and watch movies and shows. If your gaming roots go back to the golden age of arcades and 16-bit classics, the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is built to hit every nostalgia button. Right now, you can grab this retro gaming emulator and media streaming console for only $89.97 (reg. $159.99), and you don’t even need a coupon to save. This compact entertainment box is packed with power. It runs on Android 9.0, supports 4K HDMI output, and comes preloaded with thousands of retro games across more than 60 emulators, which cover everything from NES and SNES to PS1, Dreamcast, and PSP. Two wireless controllers are also included, so you can jump into multiplayer mode right out of the box. Beyond gaming, it doubles as a streaming device—perfect if you need a break from gaming or want to catch up on shows. You can install apps like YouTube, Netflix, or Peacock and use it just like any Android TV box. With dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a responsive interface, it’s as smooth to use as it is fun to play. Whether you’re revisiting old-school favorites or introducing friends to retro gems, the Kinhank Super Console might just become your new favorite media system (and the easiest way to revisit the golden age of gaming). Grab one of these retro-inspired gaming and streaming consoles for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) while supplies last. Act now before the price goes back up. Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator & Streaming Console See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. Read...

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