How to Protect your Smartphones, Laptops and other Gadgets this Monsoon Season, Here are the Tips

It’s rainstorm season the nation over. As water can make harm your electronic gadgets as well as contraptions, ensure that you take additional consideration of them during the season. Here are a few basic hints to safeguard them during the stormy season.

  1. Keep tablets in waterproof covers when taking them outside
    Investing in waterproof or water-resistant covers and cases can be a smart idea for users who like to carry their tablets around.
  2. Keep smartphones in zip-lock pouches
    Smartphones, the most used devices, are quite vulnerable to damage due to rain. Users need to be careful even if their smartphones come with waterproof or splash-proof ratings, as no company covers damage caused by water under warranty.
  3. Use waterproof TWS earphones
    Most Bluetooth earphones offer water resistance and you can use them outside for taking calls. But make sure you wipe your earbuds properly once you are back home.
  4. Keep silica gel packets in your laptop bag
    Make sure you carry your laptop in a waterproof bag to avoid direct exposure to rain. Put silica gel packets into your laptop bag, as silica gel is a great absorber of moisture and keeps your laptop bag moisture free.
  5. Don’t put wet devices on charging
    Putting wet devices on charge can be dangerous as it can cause permanent damage to them. Also, make sure that your hands are not wet while putting your devices on charge.
  6. Don’t charge or keep your electronic devices near leaky walls and ceilings
    The monsoon season can cause seepage in walls and ceilings. Make sure you keep your electronics away from such places
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