They're dead easy to use. You cut the cable, poke the ends in all the way (no need to strip the insulation), and squeeze the button to snap them down and bite through the cable. ...
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do. (Updated: October 2018)
I take safety very seriously, and before I recommend any chargers or power banks to my readers I carry out a range of safety and performance tests to ensure that the products that I recommend are of a quality that I'd be happy to leave plugged in at my house, or allow my family and friends to use.
And yes, I do come across products that fail the tests.
I'm not expecting regular users to test equipment in this way, but I will be passing along hints and tips on how you can check the products that you use.
Here's a look at how I test chargers and power banks, and here are some of the tools I use.
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
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