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    <desc>Computers worden meestal warm, maar als ze te warm worden kunnen ze oververhit raken, hetgeen schadelijk kan zijn.</desc>

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<title>Mijn computer wordt erg warm</title>

<p>Most computers get warm after a while, and some can get quite hot. This is
normal: it is simply part of the way that the computer cools itself. However,
if your computer gets very warm it could be a sign that it is overheating,
which can potentially cause damage.</p>

<p>Most laptops get reasonably warm once you have been using them for a while.
It is generally nothing to worry about - computers produce a lot of heat and
laptops are very compact, so they need to remove their heat rapidly and their
outer casing warms up as a result. Some laptops do get too hot, however, and
may be uncomfortable to use. This is normally the result of a poorly-designed
cooling system. You can sometimes get additional cooling accessories which fit
to the bottom of the laptop and provide more efficient cooling.</p>

<p>If you have a desktop computer which feels hot to the touch, it may have
insufficient cooling. If this concerns you, you can buy extra cooling fans or
check that the cooling fans and vents are free from dust and other blockages.
You might want to consider putting the computer in a better-ventilated area too
- if kept in confined spaces (e.g. in a cupboard), the cooling system in the
computer may not be able to remove heat and circulate cool air fast enough.</p>

<p>Sommige mensen maken zich zorgen over hun gezondheid als ze een warme laptop gebruiken. Er wordt gesuggereerd dat bij langdurig gebruik van een warme laptop op schoot de (mannelijke) vruchtbaarheid kan aantasten. Ook zijn er meldingen van kleine brandwondjes (in extreme gevallen). Als u zich zorgen maakt over deze mogelijke problemen, dan kunt u een arts om advies vragen. Natuurlijk kunt u er ook voor kiezen de laptop niet op schoot te nemen.</p>

<p>Most modern computers will shut themselves down if they get too hot, to
prevent themselves from becoming damaged. If your computer keeps shutting down,
this might be the reason. If your computer is overheating, you will probably
need to get it repaired.</p>

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