3 Simple Ways to Cool a Hot Notebook - Tip 1

2010-08-25 20:48:29 Author：Theone CopyFrom： Hits：0

If your notebook is getting a bit too warm for comfort, there are several settings you can change to make it cooler. Getting Into Windows Power Manager

Some of the tips below involve editing the advanced power settings in Windows Power Options.

To access the advanced power settings: Open Power Options either by clicking the icon in the All Control Panel Options menu or by double-clicking the Windows battery icon in your system tray. Select Change plan settings next to the power plan you are using (balanced, power saver and the other). Or Select Change advanced power settings.

Tip 1:  Enable Active Cooling

Make sure that, in the Windows power settings or in your notebook’s proprietary power management software, the highest level of cooling is enabled. The menu option for enabling active cooling varies from notebook to notebook, but in some cases, the option will actually say “active cooling” and in others the option will say “maximum performance” as opposed to “maximum battery life.”



Always, select more cooling performance, this will keep that fan running longer and stronger to cool the system.