Summer season becomes a challenge not only for humans but also for electronic gadgets. High temperature affects the battery and performance of devices like smartphones, laptops, tablets, power banks and smartwatches. Sometimes due to overheating, devices become slow, the battery starts draining quickly or the gadget may even get damaged. In such a situation, you can keep your devices safe by adopting some easy precautions.
Keep your smartphone and tablet safe like this
If your smartphone gets too hot, instead of turning it off immediately, turn on airplane mode and remove the cover of the phone. After this, keep it in the shade or in a cool place so that it can cool down quickly. Keep the brightness of the phone low and use 60Hz mode, as this puts less load on the device and the battery also lasts longer. If the phone gets hot during charging, remove the charger and let it cool down first.
The tablet should also be avoided for prolonged gaming, video streaming or use in direct sunlight.
Tips to protect laptop from overheating
Instead of keeping the laptop on a flat surface, place it on a stand or at a higher place, so that the airflow remains better. Running too many tabs or heavy software at once puts extra strain on the system, which can cause the laptop to overheat quickly.
If the laptop fan starts making loud noise, then stop work for some time and give the system a rest. Also, regular cleaning of fans and vents is also important, because accumulation of dust increases overheating.
Take care of power bank and earbuds also
Avoid keeping the power bank in a closed car, bag or in direct sunlight during summer. Do not use it while charging and do not leave it plugged in for a long time after it is 100 percent charged.
Do not keep the charging case of the earbuds in a hot place. If the earbuds feel hot after use, let them cool down a bit instead of immediately placing them in the case.
of smartwatches and fitness bands
Smartwatches and fitness bands can heat up quickly due to sweat and sunlight. After use, clean them with a dry cloth and do not leave them charging for a long time. Despite being water resistant, they should be protected from hot water and strong sunlight.