Everyone has their own preferred method of transferring images from camera to computer, but mine avoids the need to ever remove the card or indeed reformat it.
I simply connect the camera to PC via USB lead, highlight all the photos on the card, drag them to a new folder (created with the date as the file name) on the computer, and right-click "Move". - Job done.
No chance of losing or forgetting the card, and no need to bother with reformatting. (Have done it this way ever since going digital).
As for forgetting to charge the batteries, no simple answer. I use the accessory battery pack with the Nikon, so it always has two batteries on board, and there's practically no chance of ever discharging both of them in a day. (They seem to go on for ever
).
The S9600 takes 4xAA size batteries so I just use good quality rechargeables.
I use an Ansmann Energy 16 charger unit that can charge up to 12 cells at a time, so I always have at least 1 set of fully charged spares in the bag.
PS: Useful tip. The old Fujichrome 35mm transparency cases are just the right size to hold 12xAA cells, nice & snug.
Regards,
Mike.