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9 Accessories That Will Protect Your Electronics From Summer Heat And Sun

They’re like sunscreen for your devices.

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by Emily Laurence Sardinha On Assignment For HuffPost

Emily is a journalist and certified health coach living in Cary, North Carolina.

No matter where you’re going this summer, chances are your electronics are coming with you. It’s not like you would go literally anywhere without your phone, right? If you’re planning on heading to the beach or lounging poolside, you may want to read on your Kindle or tablet. Or hey, maybe you even plan on bringing your laptop outside to soak up some sun during work hours.

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PSA: Heat and sun can damage your electronics. If they’re kept in a hot car or in direct sunlight outside, they can overheat. When this happens, it can damage the battery, cause the display to crack or ruin the internal components. Just like you need protection from the sun, so do your tech devices. 

Protect your tech with the nine accessories rounded up here. 

1. A thermal phone case

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Made from the same material that NASA spacesuits are made of, this thermal phone sleeve is big enough for any size phone and will keep your phone protected from the heat. It’s water resistant too, which comes in handy for when you bring your phone to the beach or pool. 

Promising review: “I use it mainly by the swimming pool, and it's great. So many people have asked me about it and where to get one. I highly recommend this!” —Rebecca Nunez

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

2. A laptop shade

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If you want to work outside, you need to protect your laptop from direct sunlight. A shaded hood, like this one, serves as a shield from the sun on all sides. You’ll be able to see your screen better too.

Promising review: “Problem: “Working by the pool on my computer while actually getting sun rather than being under an umbrella to see my screen. Solution: This product! It completely solved my problem and was a hit at the pool! The only issue I faced is that if the gust of wind is strong enough that it will fold in on itself. It is thin, stylish, and easy to use.” —Lauren Ashton Weaver 

Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in two sizes and four colors).

3. A waterproof laptop cover

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Protect your laptop from the elements with this waterproof cover. Inside, you’ll find straps that will keep it in place, even if it gets knocked around in your bag.

Promising review: “Was slightly skeptical paying the higher price for this case when there are gobs of cheap cases on Amazon that look quite similar. However, I am so happy that I went with this case. The quality is fantastic and I feel very confident that my laptop is safe when I'm using the case. Looks great, feels great, and there are lots of nice little touches that make this case well worth it!!” —Alex A.

Get it from Walmart for $54.95.

4. Or a Kindle cover that will preserve its battery

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Direct sunlight can drain electronics’ batteries, but that won’t happen with this Kindle cover, which comes in a variety of colors. Besides offering full screen protection, it automatically turns the Kindle on and off when opened and closed to preserve energy.

Promising review: “I just received this today for my new 11th generation Kindle. It is lightweight, attractive, practical and fits perfectly. I love the fact that it wakes up and puts the Kindle to sleep when it is opened and closed. If it protects your device from drop damage even once, it’s more than worth the nine bucks! What are you waiting for?” —Greg H.

Get it from Amazon for $9.99.

5. ...or a mini beach umbrella

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The same way that a beach umbrella gives you sun protection, this mini umbrella works as a sun shield for your phone. Besides blocking out UV rays, it also makes the screen easier to read. The adjustable handle can be used to move the shade around, so you can change its position as the sun moves throughout the day.

Promising review: “What can I say? I just had to have it and absolutely love it. Super helpful to shade my phone screen when I’m in the pool and helps prevent it from getting so hot. So stinking cute I couldn’t resist!” —Denise D.

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in 11 colors).

6. A laptop fan

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If you're a regular laptop user, you know that your device can heat up suddenly even when its not remotely close to the sun. This laptop stand contains three fans that are designed to be ultra-quiet and transmit a cooling breeze to your computer if you feel like its getting too warm. 

Promising review: “This was seriously useful. I have an old MacBook Pro from 2017, and it overheats easily. This desk fan is light, easy to take with me in my Swissgear SmartScan backpack, and cools my laptop. What's so awesome is that it uses such little battery that I am able to plug a small portable battery into it and it just keeps running for about 7.5 hours straight on a small 10,000mAh portable battery. Without needing to be plugged into the wall or an outlet. Super intuitive design. The only mark against it is that the included "anti-slip pads" are very small, and don't seem to have the ability to keep my computer from slowly sliding off the cooling pad when i have it angled and elevated. Now, I do believe that could be fixed just by ordering a few cheap anti-slip pads to add to the cooling pad's surface. Slightly annoying, but still an incredible product.” —SterlingCheney

Get it from Amazon for $26.58+ (available in three colors).

7. A waterproof gear case that will also block sunlight

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Keep your phone both cool and dry by stashing it in this Yeti bag while you enjoy the summer sun. It comes in bigger sizes too, if you want one for your larger electronics.

Promising reviews: “I got it for my husband’s birthday and we loved it at the beach! So sturdy!” —Annabelle Scott

“It is all that and then some. Keeps everything dry and safe from falling out. It is easy to wipe everything down and keeps clean” —Jeremy T

Get it from Amazon for $45+ (available in 22 colors).

8. A sun shade for your car

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It’s never a great idea to leave your electronics in a hot car, but if you are going to keep them there for a while, having a car sun shade will prevent the interior from getting as heated as it would otherwise. This one comes in a variety of sizes, so you can get the perfect fit for your car windshield. 

Promising review: “I bought these sunshades in Medium for both my Chevy Traverse and Nissan Titan, and they fit perfectly in both vehicles. Living in Arizona, the summer sun can be brutal, but these window shield covers have made a noticeable difference — my cars are several degrees cooler every time I get in. They’re easy to use, sturdy, and do exactly what they promise. I highly recommend them if you’re trying to beat the heat and protect your interior from sun damage. Worth every penny! —David

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+.