Hewlett-Packard notebooks include a BIOS setting that allows you to keep the fan on constantly when the notebook is plugged in. Using this setting -- called "Fan Always On" -- allows you to test your ...

Fan Control is a great tool for doing exactly what its name suggests, giving you complete control over your system's fans, including your CPU and GPU fans, plus any water cooling pumps that you may ...

You can check your CPU temperature by downloading a third-party app, like HWMonitor for PCs and XRG for Macs.

I’ve written about this subject in years past, but it’s so important I feel obligated to repeat myself for those who might have missed it. Your laptop may be choking to death. You see, like desktops, ...

Spend enough time around PC builders and PC building forums, and you’ll learn pretty quickly that the direction of a case or CPU cooler fan matters. When a fan’s positioned for intake, the intent is ...

Checking your coolant level could be the difference between a blown engine and a safe journey. Especially if you live in a hot climate or tow on a regular basis, checking how much coolant you have is ...

No one wants their CPU toasted to an eight-core crisp! Keep yours chill with the right CPU cooler. Here's how to make sense of PC air cooling, water cooling, stock coolers, and even custom loops. I ...

All too often, the overall performance of an electronic design isn’t limited by technology constraints, but rather ultimately boils down to a problem of heat dissipation. With the exception of ...

Is your AC blowing air like a cooler? Boost its cooling with these 7 easy tricks. Learn how filter cleaning, correct temperature settings, and proper room management can make your AC more efficient ...

As temperatures climb higher, so do electricity bills. One way to lower their cost is by using window fans to cool your home. They consume less energy than air conditioners and can be friendlier on ...