I bought a $30 battery analyzer on Amazon, and it revealed the truth about my gadget drawer

• This does a lot more than a regular battery charger
• It has a feature for batteries being put into storage and to rejuvenate old NiMH batteries
• The two charging slots can be used independently

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I've worked hard over the past few years to move away from disposable alkaline batteries and replace them with rechargeable equivalents. After all, there are some great brands of rechargeable AAA, AA, C, and D cell batteries available that will last you for years. 

And I've found that the best way to take care of these batteries is to charge them using a decent charger. Too many chargers pile in the amps, which in turn bakes the battery and dramatically shortens its lifespan. There's a lot more to charging a battery than just pushing power into ...