Problems that occur in Summer with computers and mobile phones

The Summer is synonymous with heat, beach, pool! We love it, but our electronic devices… not so much! If you don't take some precautions, your mobile phone or computer can end up damaged.

Here are some tips to make the most of and protect your equipment from the sun, sand, heat, water, and even sea spray!

Sand

The sand is one of the biggest enemies of technology. The fine grains, practically impossible to clean, infiltrate the openings of mobile phones and cameras and stick to the screen. Sand can scratch the screen, damage the corners of the equipment or even enter through the openings, potentially harming the functioning of electronic devices. The ports you should protect the most are: the charger and the audio.

The best way to prevent your equipment from coming into contact with sand is to store it in a bag and use it only when necessary, putting it away after use. There are also plastic covers specifically for the beach.

Water

Falls in water are a major part of technological damage during the summer. Nowadays, many smartphones are designed to be water-resistant, but that doesn't mean they can withstand a "dive"! If you want to use your phone near the pool or the sea, the best option is to buy a waterproof case so you can even dive in and take the best photos! There are also many waterproof digital cameras (e.g., GoPro). Be especially careful with seawater as it is extremely corrosive and damages the internal components of technological devices! There is no rice that can save a phone from a fall in the sea.

Heat

The damage caused by sand and water are the most obvious dangers to your equipment, but there is an invisible enemy that is often forgotten! The heat leads to overheating of devices, which can cause damage to the central processing unit and affect the life of the battery. This phenomenon is very common in mobile phones and computers, but it also happens in cameras.

It's very easy to avoid damage caused by heat: keep your equipment in the shade or stored inside an opaque bag, avoid using it in strong sunlight, and don't leave it closed in the car for many hours on hot days (the inside of a car in summer can reach 50 degrees)!

In the case of laptops, you can buy a fan (cooler) to cool it down, thus avoiding battery overload and achieving better performance.

Sea spray

Lastly, the sea spray: that salty breeze from the coast. This phenomenon is very aggressive to technological equipment as it contains chemical substances like salts that end up entering the devices and corroding the internal hardware. Unlike seawater, the effect of sea spray is felt in the long term after several exposures to it. The tip to avoid damage is the same: try to minimize the use of the equipment and protect it, in a bag or with a towel, when you are not using it.

In our store you can find some accessories that help you protect your tech equipment in the summer!

Find out more here: https://digiplanet.pt/collections/acessorios-de-informatica

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