Choosing a laptop cooling pad is one of the smartest things that you can do. It will help your laptop to run cooler, which will make it run better and faster and prolong its lifespan.
Most electrical and electronic devices die of old age brought on by thermal ageing. Even dropping the temperature by a few degrees can really extend the life of any electrical item.
It's especially important if your laptop is on all the time - and a lot of them are. Laptops tend to have smaller, less efficient fans than desktops - it's just a matter of space and weight. A little extra help is all to the good.
Laptop cooling pads cost just a few dollars. It's a very wise investment when you think about how much your laptop is worth - not to mention all of the data that you have stored on it.
Here's a short list of some of the options available if you're choosing a laptop cooling pad:
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Laptop Cooling Pad Review
I've been having a little fun at Glossi.com. It lets you make magazine style reviews - and photo albums.
It's a bit time consuming at first - but it gets easier.
Anyway, here's a short laptop cooling pad review Glossi that I created earlier. See what you think.
It's a bit time consuming at first - but it gets easier.
Anyway, here's a short laptop cooling pad review Glossi that I created earlier. See what you think.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Correct Posture When Using A Laptop Computer
Do You Suffer From "Laptop Slouch"?
When balancing your laptop on your knee, you will tend to lean forwards and downwards so that you can see both the display and the keyboard.
When you're using a laptop on a desk, you will still tend to lean further forward and drop your head lower than if you were using a desktop.
It's because, however you use your laptop, the monitor will tend to be quite a bit lower than if you were using a standard desktop with an independent monitor.
It can cause problems with back pain and neck pain if you're not careful. Fortunately, there are some very cost effective ways to avoid this problem.
You could get a laptop docking station and an external monitor of course - but that tends to be a bit of a pricey solution. It also ties you down to using your laptop in one place. The kit is moveable, but not very portable if you know what I mean.
A better solution might be the use of a laptop stand. These angle the laptop and raise the display so that it is much nearer to your eye level when you are correctly seated.
Most are adjustable, according to user preference - and they are relatively inexpensive. You can pick them up for just a few dollars.
These stands work best when used with an external keyboard and mouse - but both of these items are very inexpensive these days. You'll still pay much less than you would were you to shell out for a docking station and a monitor - and you would need the keyboard and mouse with the docking station anyway.
So, if you find yourself with back or neck pain after you've been using your laptop, have a look at a laptop stand. It's a very cost effective way to improve your posture and avoid laptop slouch.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Which Type of Laptop Cooling Pad Is Best?
The Different Types of Laptop Cooling Pads
Laptop cooling pads come in two basic varieties - passive and active.The passive ones are usually just hard surfaces which ensure that air can flow naturally around your laptop. The active ones operate on the same circulation of air principle - but they also use one, or more, fans to assist.
Either of these options can make a significant difference to the operating temperature of your laptop - which should mean that it will operate more effectively and last longer.
A third option, the laptop stand, exists. This usually works best when matched up with an external keyboard, and these can be either passive or active.
This type of coolers is a good option as it will often help you to improve your posture when you're using your laptop. That's a good thing for anyone to do - but especially so for those who suffer from back or neck pain.
Here's a short slide show which looks at the main laptop cooling pad options. Use the left and right arrows to navigate back and forward through the presentation. Images and links are clickable if you want more information on any point.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
How To Stop Your Laptop From Overheating
Keep Your Laptop Cool - Save Time And Money
The thing is, laptops are getting more and more powerful all the time. There does seem to be a tendency for them to be physically larger also.
That means that they can generate quite a bit of heat - which is a bad thing. Most electrical and electronic gadgets die of old age - and a high percentage of those failures are significantly impacted by excessive thermal ageing. It can be real problem.
Overheating can cause the following problems with your laptop:
- It can become uncomfortable to use.
- The working life may be significantly reduced.
- It can cut out unexpectedly due to excessive heat.
- It can operate more slowly if the temperature gets too high.
- You may lose your precious data.
Fortunately, this can be remedied relatively easily, You can pick up a laptop cooling pad for just a few dollars. Your laptop will last longer, work faster and be more comfortable in use. What's more, your precious data (which you should always backup anyway of course) will be safe.
Laptop cooling pads cost just a few dollars - but they can really make a difference to your comfort, operating efficiency and data security. A laptop cooling pad will pay for itself many times over.
There are two basic types:
- Passive (without fans).
- Active (using a fan, or fans).
Although these are different, the operating principle is the same - improving the flow of air into your laptop helps it to run cooler and faster - as well as prolonging its working life.
Passive laptop coolers tend to operate by making sure that there is good space for air to circulate around the base of your laptop. They are quite acceptable for smaller laptops or even larger laptops which are only used for short periods of time (say a couple of hours or less).
Active laptop coolers work on the same principle - but they also use one or more fans to boost the airflow into the laptop. These are great for larger, more powerful laptops or for extended use. If you're a gamer, then one of these active cooling pads is pretty much essential kit.
You can also get laptop cooling stands. These can be either active or passive - and they arrange your laptop in a much better ergonomic position for use. They work best with an external keyboard (very cheap these days).
They can be great for anyone who suffers from poor posture when using their laptop. If you suffer from back or neck pain when using your laptop, a cooling stand can be a great help.
Have a look around this site and see what options are available to you.
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