With much of the country covered in a blanket of snow this week, many of us will be tempted to whip out our phones for a wintery snap

With much of the country covered in a blanket of snow this week, many of us will be tempted to whip out our phones for a wintery snap.

But before you do, it may be worth taking a few precautions to help protect your device from the elements.

Cold weather reduces both phone battery life and screen durability, and can also impact satellite dishes and broadband antennas.

Tech expert Catherine Hiley, from Uswitch.com, has shared her tips on how to keep all your gadgets working this winter.

Cold weather reduces both phone battery life and lk 21 screen durability, and can also impact satellite dishes and broadband antennas (stock image)

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