

To alleviate the issue, you can try using a ventilated tray like the TeckNet Cooling Pad (£21.99/$23.99) under a MacBook. If you can open a window, turn down the thermostat, or use a room fan to move air around, then your iMac, Mac mini or other Mac should be able to cope a little better.

This could be even more challenging when using intensive software, as it’s much harder for the fans to cool down the computer if the room temperature itself is high. Move to another room or stop using your Mac if the area you are in is hotter than that. Ideally the room temperature should be between 50 – 95 Fahrenheit (10 to 35 degrees Celsius). If it’s a hot day and there is no airconditioning in your home, or if you’ve got the heating whacked up in your room, then the ambient temperature could have a detrimental effect on the performance of your Mac. It’s important to consider environmental factors when diagnosing a problem with fans.
