tech connection power up tips to be sure that you have the right chargers for your devices andy penfold based freelance technology writer whose work has appeared in the big issue and many other national publications costco connection you'll find a selection of various types of chargers in costco warehouses and at costco.com hugh burden by andy penfold eeping your devices full of juice used to be a simple affair-you simply plugged your laptop or phone into an electrical outlet using the cable and plug supplied in the box seek to reduce their environmental impact through the reduction of plas- that most people already have several the rise of fast or wireless charging and keeping your battery level up can be confusing and complicated here's a look at today's landscape to help you buy the most efficient chargers for your devices watts the matter? important to know the power needs of portable power smart investment for peace of mind when you're out from simple pocket-size electricity pioneer nikola tesla first demonstrated wireless charging in the late computerworld.com that are between 20 and 30 watts chargers will generally need to be at formation is usually listed on a device's specification sheet or in its manual standards you'll also need to know the charg- ing standard your device supports most will support the power delivery need to buy a charger directly from that matches both the wattage and the charging standard of your device otherwise it will charge very slowly fast charging and wireless charging demystified usb pd is the universal standard works best when the battery is closer charging will slow down while wireless charging generally you if you're charging a device over- of cables cluttering up your bedside table! the standard to look for in with this standard it's a bit tricky to figure out what's with a flat battery just when you need your device the most power banks that store energy to solar-powered battery packs and even portable power stations which cost thousands of dollars and provide more category can be bought in rugged designs and feature full wall-style plug ports- ideal for camping trips and parties.-ap