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I am from Eastern Europe and this is the hottest summer on my memory. For at least 3 consecutive years the heat is breaking all records.

This stuff is unbearable, I can't even play video games on my laptop, because it warms up very fast and the keyboard becomes uncomfortable for me to use.

So, could you please share any useful tips on how do you survive the summer?

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[โ€“] Aceticon@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Avoid being out in the midday sun. If you do, try to walk in the shade as much as possible.

If your windows have external shades close them down when the sun is hitting that side of the house/appartment so that the heating up of objects from the sunlight happens outside not inside.

Wear shorts/skirts and loose clothes of thin textites that don't retain much heat (such as cotton).

If you're going to be out for long periods, bring water, ideally cold water.

Sure, if you have AC or, even better, a swiming pool, it's a lot easier to keep cool, but these suggestions will work even for those who can't afford those things.

[โ€“] ralC@lemmy.fmhy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Cold water will make you thirstier, you will sweat it super quickly which will feel refreshing but you will have used up all that water.

With that said, putting a 1.5L bottle of water in the freezer and carrying that is also an option.

[โ€“] hahattpro@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I don't think conservative water is necessary.

Drink cool water help body cool off faster. Sweat also help cool off.

If the combined effect make you drink more water, then keep drinking.

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