If you own a laptop for long enough, you’ll inevitably encounter times when it simply doesn’t seem to be running as fast as it should. That can happen for many reasons, but overheating is a common ...

Does your new laptop act a bit more sluggish or make more noise after being used for a while? Well, this is most likely due to overheating, and hot laptops not only feel awful to hold, but the excess ...

Between the loud noise or the fact it feels like typing on a hotplate that tips you over the edge, an overheating laptop can be unpleasant—and dangerous for your device’s longevity. That’s where the ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In general, laptop coolers come in three main flavors. The first is the pad with a ton of fans, which is what most people see when they search ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's funny that they call portable computers "laptops" because if you actually rest one in your lap comfortably, it's probably going to ...

The tradeoff between power and portability has been a long-standing issue in the laptop industry. Manufacturers are now trying to find a balance by designing laptops that are powerful but also ...

Which laptop cooling pad is best? Laptops have their own cooling systems, but sometimes it isn’t enough. You may be working in a hot environment or pushing your laptop to its limits with intensive ...