IT or not, winter can be a cold and grueling time for businesses and tech-goers alike. Cold weather can wreak havoc on devices and disrupt critical systems, but the Sierra Experts are here to help. We took the time to troubleshoot some common problems that can halt your technology from running smoothly. Stay connected and trust us as your partner in tech survival.
5. Don’t leave your gadgets unattended in freezing weather
Cold weather can take a toll on your servers and smart gadgets. Beware! The freezing temperatures can turn your beloved tech into a popsicle, ruining batteries, losing important data, and generally making you question all your life choices.
For your business, we recommend Sierra Experts backup and recovery service. We provide various options to protect your most vital data onsite, off-site, and in the cloud so you and your data can stay out of the cold.
4. Touchscreen Troubleshoot
Winter and touchscreens don’t mix—try texting in gloves, and your phone will act like you don’t exist. That’s because most devices use capacitive screens- and your gloves? They’re just not conductive enough to make the cut.
Not a fan of gloves? Sierra Data Centers could lend you a hand with its reliable hosting services. With secure, climate-controlled facilities and 24/7 monitoring, your critical systems stay safe and operational, no matter the size of your screen.
3. Wait to Charge
Don’t plug in your frozen phone just yet—give it a chance to thaw out at room-temp. Charging a phone when it’s ice-cold might seem harmless, but “plating” can damage your battery, making it fail faster and age quicker. Sure, it’ll look like it’s charging normally, but secretly, your battery is crying. So be patient, let your phone warm up first, and save yourself from an early battery meltdown.
Also consider a portable charger for on the go. Recent alerts have stated that hijackers have been known to infect public USB charging ports with malware that gives them access to your devices. Check out our past blog post to learn more about the story and how to stay safe.
2. Insulated and Self-heating Coffee Mugs
This has been at the top of our Christmas list since late June. If you completely forget you made yourself a piping hot cup of coffee and hours later are greeted with an ice-cold cup of joe, these could be the solution. No more trips to the microwave to heat it back up!
Check out Good Housekeeping’s Test Kitchen-approved Top Heated Mugs and say goodbye to lukewarm misery. It is an office must have!
1. Stay Connected with a Reliable Network
Our team sets a high bar with respect to security, repeatability, and documentation of customer systems. Sierra Experts is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that streamline and standardize IT. With 24/7 IT support and continuous monitoring, it is a luxury to have a team of experts by your side.
Business continuity is important to us, almost as important as putting out holiday cookies in the office for Santa (that is, if Bruce doesn’t eat them all first)! Learn more about what Sierra Experts can do for you and your company, big or small.
Get a quote and see our reliable services that we offer on our website. Stay toasty!
