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A Japanese tech enthusiast has uncovered a remarkably simple hack to reduce laptop heat—an issue commonly faced when the device is operating at full capacity or for extended periods: place stacks of copper coins on top of the laptop.
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A tech enthusiast from Japan has found a simple trick to cool down your laptop—an issue we often face during high-performance or prolonged usage: place stacks of copper coins on top of the laptop.
According to a study by a Japanese tech site, laptops can heat up significantly when pushed to their performance limits. Using thermal imaging technology, researchers found that heat concentrates at the back of the computer as shown in the image below:
Based on this information, a Japanese tech enthusiast with the Twitter handle akinori_suzuki decided to stack 10 Yen coins, primarily made of copper, on top of his laptop.
This laptop cooling tip originates from the argument that copper conducts heat much better than aluminum and plastic—two materials commonly used in manufacturing most laptops today. According to thermodynamics, as long as copper coins are cooler than the computer, they will absorb excess heat that may be harmful to the device.
Akinori_suzuki's trick immediately gained widespread attention online. Many individuals have tried applying it to desktop computers as well.
To date, Akinori_suzuki's tip remains an unverified concept by scientists. Currently, there is no assurance that this technique will be effective for everyone.
However, online feedback indicates that many people have succeeded in cooling down their laptops using this method. For those residing outside Japan, they can try this trick by selecting pure copper pieces or metal with a higher copper content, in sizes that fit well on their computers.
