How to Keep a Computer Cool on Your Lap
The convenience and portability of laptops are a major part of their appeal, but they tend to generate excessive heat because of their design. Overheating can be dangerous for the overall condition of a laptop. If you sit with your laptop balancing on your lap, you might be especially aware of the heat a laptop generates. Keep your laptop computer cool on your lap by using a special laptop cooling pad or mat.
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Instructions
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Place the cooling pad or mat directly on your lap, centering it on your legs so it is comfortable.
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Place your laptop on the cooling pad or mat. The cooling pad or mat elevates your laptop slightly. This will allow the internal laptop fans to operate more effectively and keep your laptop cooler.
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Position the cooling fan in a safe and convenient place near the laptop. Plug the USB-powered cooling fan into a USB port of your laptop. The cooling fan will serve to keep the laptop even cooler as you hold it on your lap.
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Tips & Warnings
You might find the cooling fan noisy. Some brands are quieter than others. For this reason, read reviews before making a purchase to ensure the brand you choose does not have an overly loud fan.
Be aware that running the cooling fan of the cooling pad will drain your laptop battery faster. For best results, plug your laptop into a power source while you are using the cooling fan.
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Having had a laptop for a little over a year and a half you've hit on an issue. Some laptop users have actually gotten burns on their legs. I got in the bad habit of using mine on my comforter while in bed. I just paid for a new hard drive 2 months ago...don't know if that had anything to do with my bad habit,,, but I now try to keep a large book under my laptop when in use so it can ventilate better. If you buy a cooling pad let us know what kind and how you like it.
