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[@alexkrokus] Elders (europe.pub)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/programmer_humor@programming.dev
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[–] 6 points 9 months ago* (2 children)

I wonder how many people don't realize thermal throttling is likely contributor to their old laptop slowing down.

The occasionally blast of compressed air and replacing the 6 year old dried out thermal paste does wonders.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 child)

    I've always felt sus about using canisters instead of compressor/fan. They use gas which instantly freezes the surface, which introduces some serious material stress in the long term. Also, with cold surfaces but warm air comes condensation

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