Summer has started a few days ago, but it not only puts us to the test, but also our electronic devices. Mobile phones suffer greatly from the heat, but laptops are not far behind. Generally we have them placed in places without ventilation and we leave them working for a long time. As a consequence, the processor has to work at high speed and this only causes an increase in temperature.
There are some simple tricks that can help your computer not to overheat, avoiding damage that can become irreparable. Putting them into practice can mean the difference between your computer not slowing down or suffering, to another that literally burns out and has the fans running continuously.
Tips so that your laptop does not suffer in summer
The first tip is that you do not have it directly on a table, you can find a support that raises it, so that the air circulates underneath. The bottom of the laptop usually has slots to dissipate heat, as do the sides. If you notice that the fans are always running, invest in a raised base. You can find them for not much money, and not only that, there are some that have built-in fans to cool.
If your computer is a few years old, the thermal paste has to be checked. Do you know what is it about? It is a compound that is placed on the processor and one of its missions is to make the processor transmit the temperature better so that it dissipates. Over time, the pasta dries out and no longer performs its function. Although it is a task that you can do yourself, if you do not have enough patience or knowledge, it is best to consult any computer establishment. They will take care of it in no time, and it is not an expensive task. In this operation, they will also take advantage of to remove the dust that accumulates on the fans, and that makes them not go at full capacity.
To be sure that our processor is working at an optimal temperature , both in Windows and in Mac computers you will have to install a program that checks the temperature of the CPU. For example, for Windows computers you can use Open Hardware Monitor, and for Apple computers you have iStat Menus.
The temperature it reaches also has a lot to do with the type of process you are doing. If you’ve been rendering it for a long time, the processor temperature will most likely skyrocket. Think about whether your team is prepared to withstand such a number of processes for so long. Perhaps summer is not the best time to tackle them.
It may be that your computer can expand its RAM memory, or its graphics card be replaced. If you have these possibilities, perhaps from now on you will be a little more relaxed and your temperature will not increase so much. It can also help your computer that the brightness of the screen is not high , since this surface gives off a lot of heat and does not help the computer to be cooler. In addition, lowering the brightness has the advantage that our eyes will not suffer as much.
As a general rule, if you find that your computer is very hot and that the fans do not stop spinning , close all programs and turn off the computer for a while. Let it cool in the air, that is, do not put it back in its sleeve or backpack until it is completely cold. Preserving it at a low temperature is the best ally to make it serve you for many years.
