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5 places you should never charge your phone

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Hotels: Comfort… or the Illusion of Security?
In hotel rooms, it’s hard to resist the temptation to plug your phone directly into the bedside lamp or USB alarm clock. But these built-in ports aren’t always as secure as they seem.
Our advice: never use these outlets without your own power adapter. And for added peace of mind, consider a USB cable with a data blocker—a small gadget that can really make a difference.

Rental Cars: Your Personal Information Within Easy Reach
When you connect your smartphone to a rental car, you’re not just recharging the battery… you’re also potentially opening access to your contacts, recent messages, and even multimedia files.
The solution: consider a cigarette lighter adapter or, even better, a power bank to keep with you.

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