Hot weather can affect your electronics in many ways such as overheating, malfunctions, and even permanent damages. While the weather is out of your control, there are several ways you can prevent your devices from suffering in the heat.
Turn Them Off When Not in Use
Electronics still generate heat even when they're not in use such as computers and consoles. If they're idle, it's better to turn them off for the time being. This allows the device to cool down. It would also not be advisable to use them in hot temperatures if you can help it, as it can lead to irreversible damage.
Keep Them Away from Windows
This is especially true if the window is facing the sun. Direct sunlight will warm your electronics up much faster, and it will cause damage even if the device is turned off. There are many reasons why putting your device near windows is a bad idea, given that other outside elements could also affect your tech like water or dust.
Don't Leave Them in Cars
Since vehicles are made of metal, the temperature inside can rise very quickly, especially since there will be no ventilation when the car is not in use. In certain temperatures, it's basically the same as leaving your devices inside an active oven. This will most likely break your electronics as certain components will melt from the extreme heat.
Use Cooling Fans
A lot of units can be fitted with cooling fans which can help with either lowering the temperature of the device or helping to disperse heat. For instance, there are cooling accessories for laptops that can be placed under the computer. There are stands for consoles that come with exhaust fans to help with ventilation as well.
Watch the Surface
Even the kind of surface you place your devices on can make them overheat. This is especially true for laptops and smartphones. If you can, place them on hard and cool surfaces. Putting your laptop on your bed or on a pillow prevents proper ventilation, trapping the heat inside the device. The same goes for your phone, especially when it's charging.
Position Them In Front of Cooling Units
Whether you have a stand fan or an air conditioner, you can use those to cool your electronics as well. A well-positioned console or computer would make a huge difference in keeping it from overheating. Just make sure that you don't actually place it a few inches in front of the AC unit, as it could lead to condensation forming inside the device and breaking it.
Don't Overwork Your Device
While you might not have that much choice with your AC, you can make a few adjustments with other electronics. Your TV, for instance, could use the rest peak heat temperatures. You can also help your smartphones and PCs by closing unnecessary apps and not performing intensive tasks that would overwork them. It could also help if you turn down the brightness.
