![]() ![]() Open up Windows’ Task Manager and see if there are any programs working hard that shouldn’t be. RELATED: How to Use the New Task Manager in Windows 8 or 10 If you’re using a laptop, try to keep it on a flat surface where the rubber feet can allow air to pass under it, rather than using it on top of a blanket or mattress. If you’re using a desktop, make sure there’s some space around the case, not pushed up against a wall or in a closed cupboard. Make sure your computer is well ventilated. ![]() We have entire guides on cleaning out desktops and laptops. If it’s dusty, clean it out (especially the fans) with some compressed air. Open your computer and check for dust buildup.RELATED: Can You Build a Fanless Desktop PC? If your computer is getting hotter than you’d like, or your fans are louder than you’d like, you should do a couple of other things first: If you are using a laptop or other off-the-shelf computer (like a Dell), chances are your computer automatically controls its fans to some extent already. Let’s start with a really simple question: Do you really need to customize your fan control? ![]()
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