The summer is here and, wow, if you live in certain places the heat is really turning up. If you're a frequent PC user either at home or at work, particularly in a country where air conditioning isn't prevalent, things can get rather toasty. There is a range of useful gadgets out there to help you survive the heat, thankfully, and we've rounded up some of the best we're using this summer.
Cool air
This USB fan from Keynice is entirely USB powered and comes with a smart base that functions both as a stand and as a desk clip. It comes in a variety of colors, with 4-inch blades that are sure to help take the edge off the summer heat.
Wearable fan
Working in the office but find yourself frequently leaving the comforting blast from your desk fan? Take the airflow mobile with this crazy USB-charged neckband fan. With 13 hours of battery power, this wearable fan is the ultimate solution for personal cooling if you don't mind looking a little silly in the process.
Cool your laptop
Some laptops can get pretty toasty in the summer heat, especially thin, powerful devices like the Surface Book 2. Products like this Havit laptop cooling pad can introduce a bit of extra ground clearance and cooling onto your device to help stave off thermal throttling. It's worth noting that if your device has down-firing fans like the Razer Blade 15, a pad like this can actually harm airflow. Make sure you know where your laptop's fans are before you buy it!
Go for a swim
Fancy a dip? Can't stand to be away from your phone for five minutes? The ProCase is for you. This universal solution seals your phone away and prevents water from getting in when you go for a splash. It even allows touch functions to work, meaning you can take some rad underwater pictures in the process. Tubular.
Cool drinks
Desk PC work or gaming can be a thirsty affair and nobody likes warm beer. Thankfully, Gourmia has a pretty awesome cooler on sale on Amazon with storage for up to six cans, and it's free of CFCs and refrigerants.
Sunglasses and sound
If you're in the market for a pair of stylish sunglasses, why not throw in some high-quality Bose audio in the process? These sunglasses come with Bluetooth connectivity to your smart device, complete with speakers for personal sound. The headset also supports calls, and connectivity to your phone's default smart assistant.
Beat the heat
If I had to recommend just a couple of products on this list, I'd go for the Keynice USB fan first and foremost. Having a versatile lightweight fan can not only help you keep cool, but it can also be useful for cooling down your devices. The Surface Pro and Book laptops from Microsoft, for example, have their CPU in the back of the display.
I actually picked up a USB fan specifically to keep the back of my Surface Book 2 cool during gaming to prevent throttling in the European heatwave. Having a fan blowing across the back of your device can help prevent it from throttling in warmer climates.
The Gourmia Mini Cooler also has some great reviews on Amazon. If you have space for it on or near your desk (10-by-7.2-by-11 inches) it's a surefire easy way to keep your drinks refreshingly cool while remaining at arm's length.
