system temperature

Understanding Your CPU Temperature and How to Cool It Down

We know about overheating during exercise and hot summer days, but how much do you know about computers overheating? Just like us, computers have parts that can get too hot and malfunction. Unfortunately, unlike us, a little bit of water won’t do the trick! Let’s explore how computers overheat, what causes it, and how to check how toasty your CPU is. Why Does CPU Temperature Matter? When computers do their job, the components used to perform said job heat up due to the stress put on them. A lot of components inside a computer can… Read more

How to Check the Temperature of Your Laptop CPU in Windows 10

The temperature of your computer’s processor is pretty vital for keeping it healthy. After all, being the hotspot of calculations within your computer, it’s a good idea to keep it cool! Processors that get a little too hot can cause all kinds of issues with your computer. It might throttle itself to keep cool, which will mean less processing power overall. In dire situations it will cause the computer to BSOD, freeze, or even shut down or restart itself. As such, it’s a good idea to check on your temperatures every so often. This is especially true if you put your laptop in situations where… Read more