Ok folks I switched to the redsn0w_mac_0.9.6rc8. I did it twice and it seems to charge but ONLY when it's in standby mode. When I use it in bed at night to fall asleep I have it plugged into the wall and this ensures double strangulation from the cords
. I switched because it seemed to have use less themes and tweaks than GreenpOison that bogged me down. Also turning off battery % seems to have helped a bit in the charging.
You wanted app recommendations. I have a few that I'm using.
Cydia - Kind of the point of JB
iOS 4 - Giving me all the features of that OS. I like the consolidated iPod button.
Wallpapaer - Gives me two different wall papers one for the lock screen one for the rest. I've made a nice TRON theme.
SBSettings - Giving me options to kill processes to free up MEM when I want and turn on a ton of other features or turn them off to save battery etc.
Browser Changer - Since I use Atomic Browser and can not STAND Safari on any platform this allows me to open any links in say mail in my new browser.
AptBackup - Backups your Cydia apps and settings for restoring after a new softmod.
Badge Remover - Removes those annoying red circle things that pop up when there's an update or new mail or whatever over the app or the group of apps.
Extreme Wi-Fi - Great Wi-Fi finder in the area (connected to a user database of global spots to help you find free wi-fi and find it on your own.
Flashlight - SUPER BRIGHT much better than the paid one from what I hear.
InfiniFolders - Lets you add as many apps as you want to a group. I love this as I put all my games in one scrolling folder. (PAID MOD $.99) I don't mind paying developers for their work if it's something I see quality in.
Winterboard - Modding tool does a ton of stuff, themes and more.
I'd love to see what other people are using. Post please.