we already have several days drowned in a heat wave which, according to many indicators, would crush the marks of previous highs, combining days with more than forty degrees and terrible nights (above 25 degrees) like churros. Or, as some call it, the season when the news keeps reminding us to stay hydrated, avoid exercising in the middle of the day, and always wear a good layer of sunscreen if we do go out in the sun.

I recognize that I’ve always wondered who such advice is usually directed at. Do people forget to drink water in hot weather? Does anyone else know that the sun is burning? And if it’s already difficult to go to the corner store to buy a few onions that are needed to prepare a meal, are there really people who didn’t consider going for a run on asphalt with forty degrees in the shade? , It’s not a good idea?

And yet, not only do we see these messages being repeated ad nauseam even today, but the most striking thing is that they are also expanding into new areas where common sense should once again suffice. And yes, as we can read on TechSpot, we must be very careful when using Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck portable consoles on hot daysbecause as a result both devices could not work properly and even cause us harm.

The medium actually only reflects reports published by the companies responsible for both devices, which warn their users that, in the most extreme situation, they could even suffer burns during the uncontrolled use of consoles on these hot days. In the case of the Steam Deck, yes, its manufacturer also reassures us by stating that before the temperatures get too high, the console will automatically shut down to avoid damage.

And is it necessary to issue this type of statement? Does it make sense that both Nintendo and Valve are issuing warnings in this heat about the risks of using devices like their consoles indiscriminately? Well, the problem is that it does. Unfortunately, and just like every year we have recommendations for dog days hours, we also usually hear from someone who has behaved without common sense, as if they need someone to remind them not to put their fingers in a plug, not to put their hand in boiling water, not to walk when the cars come…

It’s true that the operation of technology is a kind of black box for many users. They know they push buttons and things happen and little or nothing else. However, if you turn on your console on a hot day and after a few minutes notice that its temperature rises above normal, perhaps you should conclude that what is happening does not seem to be good.

I don’t know, maybe eventually, after all it will be necessary to remind that during hot days we have to drink a lot of water. Maybe we need it, unfortunately. So, just in case, we’re joining the round of reminders/warnings, and like we did last week with the Nintendo Switch, we’re reminding you to be careful with your Steam Deck during these days of extreme heat. No problem.