Head of the Department of MIREA Magomedov warned about the dangers of using gadgets while charging
It is not safe to use a smartphone while charging. This was stated by Shamil Magomedov, Head of the Department of Intelligent Information Security Systems of the Institute of Cybersecurity and Digital Technologies of the RTU MIREA. In a conversation with Lenta.ru, what dangers can lead to using the gadget while charging the battery.
“During recharging, any gadget, even the most modern one, heats up. The process is enhanced if the smartphone or tablet is equipped with a protective case,” Magomedov said.
This can lead to overheating and, as a result, damage to the smartphone, the specialist said. In extreme cases, the gadget can explode in the user’s hand, he added.
“In order to reduce the risks for yourself and your smartphone, I strongly recommend using only high-quality, original chargers suitable for a particular model,” Magomedov advised.
The expert warned that a low-quality power supply is unlikely to lead to an explosion of the device, but it can harm the gadget’s microcircuits.
“In addition, to prevent the gadget from overheating, I recommend not running too many applications or “heavy” software during recharging, for example, 3D games that heat the device even in its normal state,” the specialist added.
He also advised caution when using a smartphone, like any other device, while charging in contact with water. “Try not to take your gadget into the bath. Unfortunately, the tragic consequences of such carelessness are recorded annually in the world and in Russia,” Magomedov said.
It is not recommended to touch the smartphone during cooking, cleaning, in principle, with wet hands. This is unlikely to cause serious injury or death, but it is possible to receive an electric shock.
The greatest danger in this regard are portable chargers, he said. Their contact with water can lead to an explosion, and a very powerful one, the specialist explained.
“A humid environment is also detrimental to the equipment itself: even a small amount of liquid that gets inside the device can shorten its service life or disable it forever,” Magomedov concluded.
Earlier, the head of the Department of Electronics at RTU MIREA, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Maxim Nazarenko warned that a faulty charger plugged into a power outlet could cause a fire. The scientist also spoke about other risks that chargers left in the outlet can carry.
Source: Lenta
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