Charging your phone through your laptop may seem convenient, but it can be detrimental due to varying USB port types and potential device compatibility issues. This practice can lead to inefficiencies and harm your devices. It’s best to avoid this method of charging.

USB ports come in many variants, but it’s easy to assume that essentially, USB is USB. If it plugs in, it’ll work equally well across every device. Unfortunately, that couldn’t be further from the truth, and using your laptop as a way to quickly recharge your devices is a mistake in more ways than one. Here’s why.

from Monica J. White
via How-To Geek