The mercury is rising and folks are out to have fun; pick me up on your way! I want to go too! But first I have to put on my naggy Tech Gal hat and remind you not to leave your tech gear in the car. If it doesn't get stolen, it will be destroyed by high temps. Even on cool days, inside car temperatures can spike too high for computer components. On hot June days, it is a big no-no to leave your laptop, camera, or cell phone in the car because the inside temp of your car can reach 140F. Leaving your windows cracked won't save your motherboard! •A Stanford University study showed on 72 degree days, a car's internal temperature will climb to 116 F within 60 minutes because of the greenhouse effect. That alone should break you of the habit of leaving your laptop/camera/cell phone in your car.
Suppose you are moving and NEED to take your laptop. Put a coleman cooler in the trunk with ice packs in plastic bags so the condensation doesn't get to your laptop. This should not be done on a daily basis; it's risky, but not as risky as leaving your unprotected laptop in the car. Temperature extremes are bad for laptops, cameras and cell phones.
Going on vacation? If you need to have your computer with you always, perhaps a netbook that you can easily carry in a small bag would be a better choice for you. Or find out if there is a net cafe at the location you'll be vacationing at. They are usually very expensive at airports and hotels, but are more reasonably priced out in the local communities.
Stay cool!
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