About Today: 5 Ways to Cool off Your Laptop

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor For the past few days, it's been hotter than the surface of the sun here on the Eastern seaboard. Many of us have chosen to deal with this by hiding indoors. Which only works if your gadgets cooperate. My laptop, for example, decided to pick this week to try to burn a hole through my pants. How Do I Know If My Laptop Is Too Hot? How hot is too hot, though? Is it possible that my laptop just feels hotter, because of the sweltering weather? And also, because I am a giant baby? Before You Buy a Laptop The Best Budget Laptops See More About:  laptop safety  computer tips  environment and computer issues Why Do Laptops Overheat, Anyway? Answer: They hate us. OK, there are also some actual technical reasons, which you can find out here. Important Computer Repair Safety Tips What to Know Before You Buy an iPad See More About:  laptop safety  computer tips  environment and computer issues 5 Ways to Cool off Your Laptop If your laptop is actually running too hot, here's how to cool it down. (We have no solutions to the giant baby problem, but the good news is that it doesn't seem to be holding me back too much.) Can You Use a Netbook for Work? How to Troubleshoot a Noisy Computer Fan See More About:  laptop safety  computer tips  environment and computer issues Top 8 Tips for Using Laptops in Hot Weather Keep your computer at a safe temperature range, don't leave it in a hot car, and six other things that will keep your laptop running smoothly. How to Extend Your Laptop's Battery Life 11 Ways to Keep Your PC Cool See More About:  warm weather laptop tips  laptop safety  Today Ads Laptop Repair Laptop Computer Bad Laptop Fix Laptop Laptop Notebook Featured Articles The Norway Attacks, in Pictures Singer Amy Winehouse Dead at 27 5 Dorm Room Essentials How to Remove Summer Sweat Stains 5 Reasons Raising the U.S. Debt Ceiling is Important Our Favorite Travel Apps for the iPhone   More from About.com 10 Sexy Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement