How to keep your phones, laptops from overheating

Ensure Proper Ventilation

01

Place your device on a hard, flat surface or use a laptop cooling pad/stand for improved airflow, avoiding soft surfaces like beds or couches.

Keep the Environment Cool

02

Keep your device away from direct sunlight or hot environments, and use air conditioning or fans to maintain a cooler room temperature.

Clean Dust and Debris

03

Regularly clean the vents and fans of your laptop or phone using compressed air or a soft brush to remove dust and debris buildup.

Don't Block Ventilation

04

Prevent covering the ventilation areas of your laptop or phone with hands, pillows, or any objects.

Reduce Intensive Tasks

05

Minimize running resource-intensive tasks and close unnecessary applications to reduce heat generation and relieve the device's load.

Update Software

06

Keep your device's OS and applications up to date for bug fixes and performance improvements from manufacturers.

Limit Multitasking

07

Minimize device workload and heat generation by closing unused applications and tabs.

Use Power Saving Options

08

Activate power-saving modes or features on your device to reduce power consumption and heat generation.

Avoid Overcharging

09

Prevent excessive heat from overcharging by unplugging your device once it reaches full charge.

Check Background Processes

10

Monitor and manage resource-intensive background processes and applications using task manager.

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