If you're a MacBook user, this article may be helpful for you. Did you ever notice your MacBooks running hot? Did you notice that your MacBook Pro's cooling fans spin faster than it used to?
You may have thought of buying a new laptop just because your MacBook is less pleasant to use than it used to or you actually thought its damaged. Apparently, your MacBook is just overheating and there are ways not to keep it happening.
Using Chrome (Google) could actually affect the heat level of your MacBook. Apple suggests that runaway applications, such as Chrome, can cause the processor of your MacBooks to work overtime.
CNet shares that Google Chrome and Google Chrome Helper usually has the highest percentage of CPU usage. To know this, check the Activity Monitor on your MacBook and go to the CPU tab. Once your MacBook CPU works more than the usual, its cooling fan spins faster to dispel the heat.
Another way to keep your laptop from overheating is to keep your tabs at a minimal number regardless of which browser you use. The more tabs you open the more system resources it uses. Anyway, you can always bookmark the tabs you aren't using or put it on your reading list and return to the tab when you really have to.
According to a report, some MacBook Pros cannot handle multitasking well. It struggles when you open several apps altogether, for example, iTunes, Photos, Mail.
If this happens to your MacBook, close the apps you are not using instead of letting it run in the background. And by, close, I mean QUIT. Hitting that "x" button doesn't always close the app, it may still run in the background.
If you don't want your MacBook to overheat, do not to use your MacBook Pros on your couch, bed or even on your stomach or lap. You know you're just being lazy! Put your MacBook on a flat surface, grab a coffee table or a bed tray to keep your MacBook vent unobstructed.
Another thing, keep your MacBook up to date. New versions of MacOS can help enhance the performance of your MacBook. These updates are usually free so don't ignore the notification when these updates are ready to be installed.
Cleaning your Mac also helps. You can choose to do it yourself or have an expert do it for you. Make sure that the passageways are clean for the air to flow. All these could keep your MacBooks safe, cool and running smooth.
If you've done all these and yet your MacBook still acts up, you better get your fan checked. The good thing with Mac, a hardware diagnostic tool comes in handy.
Run a quick test via Apple Diagnostics to check if there are any issues with your hardware. Check this site for more information.
