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Miguelito Loveless

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7. No, a "hot spot" is a place
Fri Jul 28, 2023, 12:08 PM
Jul 2023

where there is open wifi (but be careful using a public wifi connection and don't use any accounts requiring passwords).

Portable batteries can be picked up at Target, Walmart, computer stores, etc. They are large capacity (but fit in a pocket) batteries you can charge your phone up multiple times. You then have to recharge the battery by plugging it in to an outlet.

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They work well and are readily available everywhere MerryHolidays Jul 2023 #1
All I know snowybirdie Jul 2023 #2
Just Google "Best portable phone chargers". patphil Jul 2023 #3
it is basically just a spare battery Kali Jul 2023 #4
Anker is a reliable brand. Kablooie Jul 2023 #5
I have one. They are inexpensive and provide multiple recharges. Ocelot II Jul 2023 #6
No, a "hot spot" is a place Miguelito Loveless Jul 2023 #7
A hotspot can also be your own phone if it's set up to do that. Ocelot II Jul 2023 #8
I have two Jackery units. One 500 watts and one 1000 watts. mitch96 Jul 2023 #9
Easy to find and handy. usonian Jul 2023 #10
My jumpstart battery is a godsend. Charges phone and laptop during blackouts, Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #12
Yup Effete Snob Jul 2023 #13
How generous and thoughtful. usonian Jul 2023 #15
Well, thanks! Scrivener7 Jul 2023 #16
Have the same thing. Eko Jul 2023 #17
Really? I've never heard of this.. IcyPeas Aug 2023 #20
They're great when traveling overseas where plug type is different from US or when sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #11
"Power bank" is the search term. nt intrepidity Jul 2023 #14
I made my own (well, but together) one for camping. DUar17 Aug 2023 #18
USB power bank Mistermike Aug 2023 #19
THANKS everyone for the suggestions. Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #21
I have a solar charger that I bring with when I go camping. milestogo Sep 2023 #22
solar, how cool. nt Grasswire2 Sep 2023 #23
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