6 tips to protect your technology from the heat

July 5, 2017

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July for business owners in Austin, TX means hot temperatures and blazing sun! But even when you’re kayaking on the river or sunbathing at the beach, most of us still have our phones and laptops just an arms reach away. You may want to rethink that decision- an overheated device can suffer hard drive expansion, decreased lifespan, decreased battery life, and decreased speed.

Our recommendation? Leave that technology at home and enjoy your vacation! But if you can’t, check out these tips to make sure you’re protecting your devices from the summer sun.

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