Why does my laptop sound like (and feel as hot as) a jet engine?


Somewhat ironically, getting comfortable with a laptop often leads to overheating. — Pixabay

BERLIN: Computers can fail even at temperatures of 30°C, especially when they are poorly maintained and have collected dust over the years.

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is warning all laptop owners to remember these four essentials for preventing a notebook meltdown and the risk of losing work from overheating.

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