{"id":477029,"date":"2022-07-23T14:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/"},"modified":"2022-07-23T14:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T11:00:52","slug":"7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/","title":{"rendered":"#7 Tips to Keep Your Tech From Overheating"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ddd46a3af2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/#Use_a_Cooling_Pad_or_Laptop_Stand\" >Use a Cooling Pad or Laptop Stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/#Give_It_Room_to_Breathe\" >Give It Room to Breathe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/#Keep_It_Clean_and_Dont_Block_the_Vents\" >Keep It Clean and Don\u2019t Block the Vents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/#Turn_Off_Overclocking_or_Use_a_Low-Power_Mode\" >Turn Off Overclocking or Use a Low-Power Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/#Turn_Off_Unused_or_Background_Features\" >Turn Off Unused or Background Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tips-to-keep-your-tech-from-overheating\/#Take_Breaks\" >Take Breaks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C7_Tips_to_Keep_Your_Tech_From_Overheating%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;7 Tips to Keep Your Tech From Overheating&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-731136\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sun-burst.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Summer heatwaves are a hazardous time to be a computer, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> console, smartphone, or gadget that produces heat. Here are seven tips that will help your electronics survive the hottest weather.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Electronics_Generate_Heat\"><\/span>Why Do Electronics Generate Heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get to the tips, let\u2019s take a moment to consider why gadgets generate heat in the first place\u2014and why it\u2019s bad for them. Computers and other electronics generate heat because when electricity flows through any conductor\u2014including the semiconductor material in computer chips\u2014some of the electrons collide with atoms or impurities in the material, creating resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Since energy is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Conservation_of_energy\">conserved<\/a> (transformed but never destroyed), these electron collisions create <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/indianapublicmedia.org\/amomentofscience\/heat-and-kinetic-energy.php\">kinetic energy<\/a> in the conductor\u2019s molecules, which is heat. Electronic devices with computer chips especially need to remove waste heat from their chips and conductors. If they don\u2019t, the transistors in the chips <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/electronics.stackexchange.com\/questions\/13873\/why-exactly-do-chips-start-malfunctioning-once-they-overheat\">will not function properly<\/a>. With that in mind, here are some things you can do to keep your gadgets from overheating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How Much Is Your Computer Heating Your Home?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Direct_Sunlight_Hot_Cars_and_Extreme_Heat\"><\/span>Avoid Direct Sunlight, Hot Cars, and Extreme Heat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This probably sounds obvious, but don\u2019t use your electronic device outdoors when it\u2019s extremely hot outside. The hot air flowing through the device won\u2019t be able to cool your gadget properly. Also, avoid direct sunlight hitting the device, which will dramatically heat it up. And if your car has been baking in the sun, don\u2019t leave your gadgets to roast in the heat, which can even damage a gadget that isn\u2019t turned on. Once you\u2019re in the car, keep your tech turned off until you\u2019ve ventilated or turned on the AC.<\/p>\n<p>As an extension of this, whenever possible, only use heat-sensitive gadgets when you have air conditioning. The cold air from the AC will help remove heat from your device as it runs. If that\u2019s not available, point a fan directly at your device and keep it in the shade as much as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_Cooling_Pad_or_Laptop_Stand\"><\/span>Use a Cooling Pad or Laptop Stand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using your laptop for long periods of time in a hot environment, it might be a good idea to use a cooling pad. These devices often include extra fans or heat sinks that help to regulate the temperature of your device to prevent it from overheating.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to spend money on a cooling pad, simply place your laptop on a raised platform. Or you could purchase a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/5186\/the-best-laptop-stands-for-in-the-office-and-on-the-go\/\">laptop stand<\/a>. The bigger the distance between your laptop and the table, the better the potential air circulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/5186\/the-best-laptop-stands-for-in-the-office-and-on-the-go\/\"><strong><em>The Best Laptop Stands For In The Office And On The Go<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Give_It_Room_to_Breathe\"><\/span>Give It Room to Breathe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fans and heat sinks can only remove waste heat from a gadget if the air temperature outside of the device is cooler than the air flowing out of the device. That heat transfer process relies on a fresh supply of cool air to work, and you can\u2019t get it if your device (such as a game console, gaming PC, or otherwise) is enclosed completely in an entertainment center or cabinet with little-to-no airflow. To remedy this, open the doors of your TV stand or place the device on the top shelf behind the TV set where it can get some fresh air.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Automatically Cool Your Entertainment Center When It Gets too Hot<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_It_Clean_and_Dont_Block_the_Vents\"><\/span>Keep It Clean and Don\u2019t Block the Vents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dust buildup is one of the main causes of overheating computers and game consoles. Make sure to clean your tech regularly to prevent dust from clogging up the vents, heat sinks, or fans. Dust impedes airflow, causing your device to overheat.<\/p>\n<p>Also, make sure the vents on your device are not blocked by your hands, your lap, a table, or anything else. If they are, this will restrict airflow that is intended to cool the device, causing it to rapidly overheat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Clean the Dust Out of Your Laptop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_Overclocking_or_Use_a_Low-Power_Mode\"><\/span>Turn Off Overclocking or Use a Low-Power Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overclocking is a term used to describe the practice of forcing a gadget (such as a PC) to run faster than the manufacturer intended. It can be used to increase the speed of a computer, but it also causes your device to generate more heat, which is bad when the environment around the PC is hot. To cope, turn off overclocking or try to locate a low-power mode that will underclock the device\u2019s CPU and use less power, which will also generate less heat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>5 Cooling Solutions to Prevent Your PC From Overheating<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_Unused_or_Background_Features\"><\/span>Turn Off Unused or Background Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not using certain features on your device, turn them off. For example, if you\u2019re not using Bluetooth, turn it off, which will both save some battery life and potentially reduce the device\u2019s heat load.<\/p>\n<p>Also, some <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s on PCs and smartphones stay running in the background, constantly checking for updates and heating up your device. Close those background tasks on a PC or Mac\u2014or turn off background app refresh on an iPhone, for example.<\/p>\n<p>And while you\u2019re in the heat, you could choose to use less processor-intensive apps or games. In <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>, games with detailed graphics may generate a lot more heat than simpler games that don\u2019t tax your device\u2019s graphical capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Stop Your Mac from Overheating<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Breaks\"><\/span>Take Breaks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using your tech for extended periods of time in extreme heat, make sure to take breaks every so often. The best way to do this is to shut down the device completely and let it sit for a few minutes. But if you can\u2019t do that, close all apps or pause a movie and let it sit for a while unused. 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