One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...

PCWorld explains how to monitor your PC’s CPU temperature using free tools like Core Temp, which displays real-time temperatures in your system tray. Monitoring CPU temperature prevents overheating ...

If your CPU gets too hot, it will reduce performance to try and reduce the temperature—meaning whatever you're doing at the time will probably run slower. It will also keep your fans spinning at high ...