Posts by Barblovesroses
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(Message 2444)
Posted 25 Jan 2014 by Barblovesroses Post: Yes I do blow mine out from time to time - (probably should more often) Just got a new vacuum cleaner that came with a mini kit attachment set and am excited to give it a try on the laptop (a shark vacuum) My 4 cats haven't shown the propensity to want to have their own laptops however Shadow and Scrappy - the 2 youngest seem to think the keyboards are for dancing on...the 2 older cats pretty much ignore the screens though from time to time I catch them watching a program along with me so the movement on the screens does catch their attention. They do think I spend too much time on the computer though - have caught all of them shaking paws at me and the computer when I wasn't paying enough attention to them but to the computer. If you haven't learned yet shaking paw is a sign of a disgruntled kitty. Also learn to watch ears and tail movement for cat language - it will help you to communicate with your kitty a whole lot! Once I bought a video for my tv that had critters doing critter activity that was supposed to entertain my cats...but the place we live now has plenty of squirrelvision and bird vision outside the windows that keeps them occupied even in the cold winter months here in Ohio. I originally stumbled across the rack I'm using at a Walmart of all places...It collapses down to a minimum width so it barely takes up any space at all in my bag when I put my computer in my bag to travel with...its a very handy rack and I've even given the rack as a gift to other computer users...it wasn't appreciated at the time, but if they used it an didn't return it...I'm sure they came to appreciate it too. |
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(Message 2435)
Posted 24 Jan 2014 by Barblovesroses Post: One other reason the high temps concerned me - My CAT, Callie. Sheis getting old and arthritic now and she loves to lay next to things that put out heat - the fans on my computers, the heater vents - anything she can get next to she will lay near and cook herself and that concerns me so with the temps on the laptops as high as they are it naturally concerns me with her laying right next to the output fan vents that she might get burned so if using a program to help the computer manage to maintain a cooler temperature will not only extend the life of the computer, but may also keep my cat from getting burned, well, its a good thing. So you see, it wasn't only from an equipment standpoint that I was glad to have this program come into my life but maybe to save a life too. |
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(Message 2434)
Posted 24 Jan 2014 by Barblovesroses Post: Thank you for the info Dagorath! I use a stand that I keep my laptop on that elevates it to help keep airflow movin underneath the laptop and also helps with ergonomic positioning for my hands. Its a metal stand sold by the plastics people, Rubbermaid and works very well for me and I think is probably a better long term solution than your balls are but accomplishes a similar function and more. Its adjustable so you can set the height where you want it too. This is the stand I have: http://www.amazon.com/Rolodex-Rubbermaid-Laptop-Orgnzr-Compatible/dp/B001TQHP7K |
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(Message 2424)
Posted 20 Jan 2014 by Barblovesroses Post: I want to say thank you for this thread and for telling me about T-throttle which I now have installed on my lap top. I've been concerned about the temps on my computer which have been consistently higher than my previous laptop and lately the temps have been climbing a degree or two and staying up there and its had me concerned so seeing this thread was basically an answer to a prayer I didn't realize I'd prayed yet. I just used the default settings in the program and already the laptop is running about 15 degrees cooler and I am very grateful! |