{"id":74909,"date":"2023-07-30T06:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-30T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/its-summer-protect-your-tech-from-the-heat-74909"},"modified":"2023-07-30T06:00:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-30T10:00:50","slug":"its-summer-protect-your-tech-from-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cablemanpro.com\/wallstreetpr\/its-summer-protect-your-tech-from-the-heat-74909","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s summer! Protect your tech from the heat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tech is expensive, and there are endless ways to ruin yours.\u00a0Scan this list<\/a> of five ways you might be destroying your phone, laptop, tablet and TV.<\/p>\n

While we\u2019re talking money,\u00a0I put together a list of tech freebies<\/a> you can grab right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Now, some bad news: Your smartphone hates the heat. Smartphones work best<\/a> between 35 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Colder or hotter, you risk hardware damage and shorter battery life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I\u2019M A TECH EXPERT AND THESE ARE 3 THINGS I\u2019M ASKED ALL THE TIME<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

So, what can you do when there\u2019s record-breaking heat?<\/p>\n

Join over 500,000 people who get free daily tech news to their in-box.<\/a><\/p>\n

Steps to protect your phone<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can keep your phone happy, no matter the weather, with a few simple steps.<\/p>\n

Stick to the shade.\u00a0<\/strong>Be careful not to set your phone in the sun<\/a>. Aim for the shade if you\u2019re outside \u2014 or even in the car. Don\u2019t set it on the sunny passenger\u2019s seat. That\u2019s a one-way drive to overheating.<\/p>\n

Take off your phone case.\u00a0<\/strong>They trap heat, which can be more or less problematic depending on the material it’s made from. Just be extra careful not to drop it and crack your screen. I keep one of these screen protectors on for this very reason.<\/p>\n

Stuck outside or in a warm room?\u00a0<\/strong>You want to make your phone as lightweight as you can, process-wise. Turn off Wi-Fi<\/a>, Bluetooth and demanding apps. Games with lots of graphics, video streaming and other resource-intensive tasks can strain your phone\u2019s hardware and cause it to overheat.<\/p>\n

No more blurry selfies: How to take better phone pics<\/a><\/p>\n

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PERSONAL INFO AFTER A DATA BREACH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Your computer is at risk, too<\/strong><\/p>\n

This can happen any time of year, but the hotter it is, the more likely your laptop or even desktop<\/a> can overheat. And, like your phone, hot temperatures can do some real damage to the internal components. Try these steps.<\/p>\n

Bust the dust:\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019ll need a small screwdriver set, a can of compressed air (or\u00a0an electric duster that never runs out<\/a>) and some cotton swabs.<\/p>\n

Improve your laptop\u2019s airflow.\u00a0<\/strong>Your computer can overheat if it can\u2019t circulate enough air to stay cool. Make sure it\u2019s sitting on a hard surface like a desk. If you lay your laptop on a bed or blanket, the uneven surface blocks the vents and can cause overheating. Put it on a book, a tray or a\u00a0cooling pad<\/a> to keep air flowing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Close everything you can.\u00a0<\/strong>Yep, too many processes can create too much heat in your PC or laptop, too. Dozens of tabs could be heating things up more than you think. Restart your computer while you\u2019re at it to close down processes running in the background.<\/p>\n

Real talk: A power outage during a heat wave<\/a> could be deadly.\u00a0I wrote about the steps to take now to keep yourself safe.<\/p>\n

Keep your tech-know going\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

My popular podcast is called “Kim Komando Today<\/a>.” It\u2019s a solid 30 minutes of tech news, tips and callers with tech questions like you from all over the country. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. For your convenience, hit the link below for a recent episode.<\/p>\n

PODCAST PICK:\u00a0<\/strong>Nintendo Switch finds girl, $200K iPhone & unusual Airbnb leftovers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Plus, I share trusted advice with a woman needing help to patent a product. Get a tech support call? Beware, many new scams are surfacing. How to book camping sites online and expedite your travel with this recommended mobile app.<\/p>\n

Check out my podcast “Kim Komando Today” on\u00a0Apple<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Google Podcasts<\/u><\/a>, Spotify<\/u><\/a>, or your favorite podcast player.<\/p>\n

Sound like a tech pro, even if you\u2019re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon.\u00a0Listen on 425+ radio stations or\u00a0get the podcast. And join over 400,000 people who get her free 5-minute daily email newsletter.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2023, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/tech\/summer-protect-tech-heat <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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