How to keep your pricey gadgets safe during UK heatwave as Brits warned tech is at risk of meltdown
YOU'RE not the only one sweltering during the heatwave.
Our precious gadgets are also at risk and some may even stop working due to the soaring temperatures.
Even Nintendo has reportedly warned gamers not to use their Switch consoles during the current summer sizzler.
But there are ways to help protect your expensive gadgets from meltdown, as revealed by experts at .
WiFi router
Location has never been more important for your WiFi than during a heatwave.
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Even during reasonable weather conditions, your router should be kept away from direct sunlight.
So make sure yours is not on a window sill.
Try to find a cooler space instead.
Preferably in the centre of your home.
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Computers and game consoles
Dust can easily build up in fan vents on your laptop and games consoles.
This can cause devices to overheat, which then affects performance, so be sure to give it a bit of a clean.
It's also a good idea to unplug laptops once they're fully charged or at a level you're happy with, as leaving it constantly charging just creates loads of extra heat.
Smartphones and tablets
The heat can cause your iPhone or Android devices to lag, so it's best to keep usage to a minimum, especially when exposed to the Sun.
Consider switching off background app refreshing - this is the feature that allows apps to continue running in the background even when you're not using them.
During a swelter, background app refreshing is unnecessary added pressure.
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Find out how to turn off background app refreshing on your device here.
And finally, take cases off to give gadgets some breathing space.
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