Just turning on a computer is enough to get the fan to run continuously. Computer fans constantly run during normal use to cool computer components and prevent overheating. Many computers produce ...

Your desktop computer generates heat as it runs, which can reach dangerous, component-killing levels inside the enclosed tower. Internal fans help dissipate this heat, but sometimes it may not be ...

Deciding between PWM and DC case fans can be confusing, but it’s important for the optimal performance of your computer. In general, PWM fans are quieter, more controllable, and more durable than DC ...

There are many telltale signs your laptop is overheating. You might notice excess fan noise, system crashes, spontaneous resets, or just the physical signs of overheating like an underside that’s hot ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Excessive heat can be lethal to a laptop, leading to ...

Sarfraz is an avid PC enthusiast who has a decade of experience in PC hardware. He has written extensively on all types of consumer PC components and peripherals on Xtremegaminerd since the time when ...

One of my favorite things about PC hardware is that it’s always getting better. Every year I get to enjoy the latest CPUs, GPUs, and memory advances and watch those numbers go up in turn. But there’s ...

Overview Laptop cooling pads are essential gaming accessories designed to regulate heat, improve airflow, and maintain stable performance during intensive gamin ...

Don't let a poorly performing fan overheat your PC. Learn how to safely silence a noisy cooling fan and extend its life with a drop of oil. When a user complains to you that his or her computer is ...

Cuong Nguyen, Dr. James E. Smith Jr., and Xiaolin Wang are members of a University of Alabama in Huntsville research team. Image courtesy of UAH Around this time last year, I wrote about a way to cool ...