As anyone who has worked with their laptop on their lap knows, after a while your computer gets hot. The greater the demands you place on your notebook, such as running multiple programs or using ...

When running resource-intensive applications, you may notice unexplained drops in your CPU speed. These drops are often caused by CPU throttling, a power-saving feature in Windows in which the CPU ...

To check computer speed boost clocks, use CPU-Z (Windows) or Intel Power Gadget (Mac). This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...

This post is a quick sequel of my previous article jam-packed with my personal experiences and observations while I was fiddling with standard 4-wire PC cooling fans. Today I will be talking about the ...

My CPU fan is currently set in the bios as manual (PWM). it's set to roughly 90% of maximum speed right now which to me is the ideal balance between noise and cooling (cpu at 50 *C idle, 60 *C 100% ...

A sluggish computer can be immensely frustrating. Simple tasks like launching apps, browsing the web or switching between windows can test your patience as you stare at a spinning wheel, waiting for ...

When implementing cooling solutions for electronic equipment, system designers are confronted with a complex set of variables. The cooling requirements are typically dynamic, and ambient temperatures ...

Knowing the CPU speed can help you understand performance and decide if an upgrade is needed This article explains how to check the base clock speed and computer speed boost clocks on Windows and Mac ...