How to Keep Your Notebook Cool

Notebooks are increasing in popularity with every passing year. With the demand for notebooks increasing, the demand for more power is becoming more and more evident. Notebooks are being developed with more and more power and higher grade hardware. All this new hardware is great for customers; unfortunately, hardware generates a lot of heat. Notebooks aren't the most efficient at keeping cool; this is why notebook manufacturers rely heavily on the notebook design to create a passive airflow which will keep the temperatures down. Sometimes this isn't enough; that is why it's important for you to know how to keep your notebook cool!

One of the first recommendations I have for keeping your notebook cool is to leave your monitor open. Obviously you will want to turn it off to preserve LCD life and power consumption, but leaving your LCD monitor flipped up will allow the keyboard to act as a natural heat sink. Heat rising is a known concept and given the lack of density in notebook keyboards, it's very easy for heat to be expelled through it. It's a pretty simple concept, fortunately it is very effective.

The second recommendation I have is to make sure that the ventilation ports aren't blocked. A typical mistake made by people is leaving their notebooks on beds, sheets, table clothed tables, and so on. The majority of heat dissipation will come out on the sides and bottom of the notebook, therefore it is extremely important you do not block these exits for heat. Keeping your notebook on a hard surface and allowing the rubber stoppers on the bottom to properly elevate the notebook to an appropriate height will be more than enough space for proper airflow.

The final recommendation I have involves looking into an external device known as a cooling pad. Despite what critics may say, cooling pads are effective to some extent and if you are truly concerned about preserving the length of your notebook, you won't mind spending a few bucks on a cooling pad. Cooling pads are exactly what they sound like; an external unit with internal fans that suck and expel air from the bottom of notebooks. It's a great concept and is being used by thousands of people around the world. In addition to the fans, newer cooling pads offer interesting features such as additional USB ports and LED lights, both which offer utility and style to your notebook.

In conclusion, keeping your notebook cool should be the manufacturer's job, but not everyone gets it right. It is important to do your part to maintain the life of your notebook. Simple steps like the ones explained above will certainly help maintain a lower overall temperature. From keeping your LCD monitor flipped up to additional hardware, every bit helps. Stay cool!