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" Q: My laptop gets very hot when I use it for any length of time. Is there any danger of the heat damaging my computer? A: Not really. Most laptops are built to regularly withstand temperatures of at least 95 degrees for years without any issues. And if the temperature does begin to approach a danger area, most modern laptops give you a warning or automatically shut off before any damage can be done. Still, a hot lap is pretty uncomfortable and may even cause fertility problems for men. A study by the State University of New York at Stony Brook suggests that laptop-generated heat can raise the temperature of sensitive body parts so much that it could lower a man&amp;#039;s sperm count. And it can be pretty aggravating to have your computer shut off while you&amp;#039;re working, so it&amp;#039;s certainly worth it to keep your computer cool. Laptop fans typically vent out the back, side or bottom of the computer, so try to keep those areas clear of obstruction. And working on a surface that dissipates heat, such as a marble countertop, keeps your machine cooler than working on something like a down comforter, which is also more likely to block computer vents. You can also buy a laptop pad or stand, such as those made by Belkin and Antec. Not only do they protect your thighs and raise the computer above your work surface, which gives the heat a better chance to escape from the computer&amp;#039;s base, but they also often have extra fans built in.  RELATED STORIES \u2022 DIGITAL CLINIC: The 3 Biggest Vista Headaches, and How to Fix Them  \u2022 DIY TECH: Install Your Own Home Surveillance System  \u2022 PLUS: 15 Tips for Buying a Laptop  \u2022 GLENN REYNOLDS: Tablet Laptops Tech Test   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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