Fix Overheating on Mac

If your Mac is overheating, follow these solutions to keep it cool and running efficiently.

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1. Clean Your Mac's Vents

Dust and debris can block airflow, causing your Mac to overheat:

Step 1: Power down your Mac and unplug it from any power source.

Step 2: Use compressed air to blow out dust from the vents and keyboard area.

2. Reset the SMC (System Management Controller)

Resetting the SMC can resolve many performance-related issues, including overheating:

Step 1: Shut down your Mac.

Step 2: Hold down Shift + Control + Option on the left side and press the power button for 10 seconds.

Step 3: Release the keys and power your Mac back on.

3. Reduce Intensive Background Apps

Heavy apps running in the background can cause overheating:

Step 1: Open the Activity Monitor app from the Utilities folder.

Step 2: Look for apps consuming excessive CPU usage and force quit unnecessary ones.

By following these tips, your Mac should maintain better temperature control and performance.