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How to Check CPU Temperature

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, ...
Is your computer’s CPU too hot? If your PC starts spontaneously shutting down, locking up, or acting sluggish during intense tasks, overheating could be the issue, especially when the intense summer ...
About a year ago, my computer started acting funny. It would freeze up, applications would randomly crash, and I even got a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) or two. After a few hours of suffering through ...