Optimal charging for Yoga 10 HD+

I've read a lot of conflicting info about charging modern Li batteries, and I wonder if the Yoga's long-lasting system further complicates the issue:
1) Is it better to slow charge the battery via a USB connection to my laptop, or fast charge with the ac adapter?
2) I've read that for modern laptops, you can leave them plugged in most of the time because the battery stops charging when it's full and the device simply runs off the AC, saving many of its finite 500-1000ish cycles. Is this the case with a tablet that charges via USB? Can I just leave it plugged in when at home?
3) What about the idea that Li batteries like to be recharged at 40% and unplugged at 80%? How would this jell with leaving it plugged in all the time (see above) when that would put the battery at a near constant 100%?

1) Doesn't really matter. While charging too slow or too fast does decrease battery life I don't think charging the HD+ slow or fast make any difference in real life as both circumstances is not at extreme ends. In fact the "fast" wall charger with delivering ~1.8 Amp (meassured with a gadget I got) to charge a 9 Ah battery is gentle. Not to fast not too slow. Charging via computer is probably a tad on the slow side for a 9 Ah battery but not extreme. LiIon is different than say NiMH and better copes with very slow charge rates so nothing to worry about.
2) It's true that it stops charging. Best it is if the laptop has a battery preserve mode. Having it full all time isn't the best way to have it lasting as long as possible. However having it full is way better than having it empty. Most common cause of lost performance for LiIon is because of either bad quality or people accidentally leaving them for a week or two in a very low state. My laptop which is always plugged in still has lot of useable battery life left despite it's 2-3 years old.
3) Yes only going to 100% onde in a while and only to 0 once in a while and mostly staying between 20-80 (just don't leave it long under 35%) is just about the most optimal. Most optimal it is if the device has a battery preserve mode - like f.ex. the Miix 2 11 I also own then having it plugged in but not charging to 100% is possible for the best battery life and performance when using it home semi stationary.

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To begin, what ADA-compliant options are available to work with a service representative? Good question, and one that I don't know the answer to. Does anything on this page help? Products & Services Overview | Verizon Wireless
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