Saving Macs from the heat

Sorokogradusnaya heat, tightly occupied our metropolis, does not sleep or think or to work productively. In this inferno of health problems experienced both humans and computers. And if large desktops so this problem affects indirectly, Mac Pro or iMac in themselves have good air-cooling system, Jr. apples - MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini - account for at sweet.

Among the first symptoms of overheating include the red-hot housing (this is especially characteristic for aluminum models) which can be used safely instead of stove for cooking, as well as braked down the operating system. So as not had an accident, your computer needs to cool in every way possible.

The first thing that comes to mind - is to run to the nearest computer store and buy a cooling Laptop stand. However, judging by the repeated opinions of owners of this accessory, it is not nearly as effective, as the manufacturer promises. The real gain from about 3 to 5 degrees (sometimes a little more), which is clearly not sufficient.

It is much more correct not to load Macs without reason, abandoning intensive operations. For example, one of the main enemies of the apple technology is web content, made on Adobe Flash. Even on cooler days some "very successful" banners are able to properly warm up the processor. To combat this "ailment" I recommend using a plugin for Safari, called ClickToFlash. In addition, try not to run the "extra" programs, leave convert video to cooler times of the day, and instead of making video calls on Skype try to do text messaging.

However, there is another very interesting way to help the computer - is a system utility smcFanControl. It allows the software to adjust the fan speed (revolutions per minute) for 3 notebook operation mode from the network from the battery during charging from the network. By default, this setting for the notebook is 2000 the rpm, and for Mac mini - 1500. The utility supports custom presets, displays information about the fan speed the menu bar and allows you to automatically switch between settings depending on the operating mode laptop.

Ideally, the user is required to find the optimal value at which the Mac will continue to work silently, but it will not disperse the fans to maximum speed (5000-5500) at short-term loads. For example, for the MacBook Pro, this value could reach approximately 2,500 rpm.

If someone is using more effective methods, do not forget to tell us about it in the comments.

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