Just a note on warm weather and computers...
If you find that your laptop (PC or Mac) or an all-in-one desktop run slower in this warm weather then you may find that it is not because it is suddenly "running out of steam" but is actually very much "steamed up"! Overheating computers try to cool by revving up cooler fans but if airways are dirty and blocked that will not help and the next step would be to slow down the processor to prevent thermal damage. The result is a slow PC/laptop/macbook/iMac...
The problem is exacerbated by latest computers getting all glue up and stopping average users from cleaning them. Two iMacs felt distinctly hot when touched at the back and when opened up didn't look particularity dirty. However the cooler fins (invisible behind the fan cover) have been heavily soiled and a compressed air blast produced a cloud of filth spewing in all directions! When everything was reassembled the processing speed returned and the computer back felt cool even after another hour of use.
If you have a similar issue then get in touch with your favourite local IT tech and get it cleaned! It is not only software filth that slows down your IT, the old-favourite dirt is still at it too!
The problem is exacerbated by latest computers getting all glue up and stopping average users from cleaning them. Two iMacs felt distinctly hot when touched at the back and when opened up didn't look particularity dirty. However the cooler fins (invisible behind the fan cover) have been heavily soiled and a compressed air blast produced a cloud of filth spewing in all directions! When everything was reassembled the processing speed returned and the computer back felt cool even after another hour of use.
If you have a similar issue then get in touch with your favourite local IT tech and get it cleaned! It is not only software filth that slows down your IT, the old-favourite dirt is still at it too!
