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Q: why does my macbook air get hot while streaming Netflix?
I was streaming a TV show from Netflix on my computer and I noticed that the bottom of the laptop began getting very hot. I also noticed that it was draining the battery as well. Any idea of what is going on?
Posted on Aug 3, 2016 12:04 PM
by dominic23,Apple recommended
Mac OS X
Heat is generated during processor intensive activities.
“During processor intensive activities—such as processing HD video or playing a game that makes extensive use of the graphics processor—the fans speed up to provide additional airflow”.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202179
Reset SMC. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Follow the instruction under the section heading “If the battery is nonremovable “
Posted on Aug 4, 2016 5:12 AM