Cooling Hub

Gaming laptop thermal throttling scene showing a warm desk setup during a frame drop diagnosis
CPU vs GPU Throttling Gaming: Why Frames Die
CPU vs GPU throttling gaming problems look similar on screen, but the limits are different: CPUs may bounce off 100°C, while many laptop GPUs hit a harder wall around 86-88°C.... Read more...
Hot smartphone fast charging on a desk illustrating phone overheating from cable charging
Phone Cooling Pad vs Turning Off Fast Charging (2026)
If your phone hits 43–44°C while pulling 90W, turning off fast charging can help—but it often treats the symptom, not the cause. Community testing shows bypass charging can drop sustained... Read more...
Quiet mobile streaming desk setup showing why a phone cooler stand must control heat without fan hiss
Cell Phone Stand With Cooler for Silent Streams
A streaming phone can push battery temperature past 40°C, dim the screen, and still ruin audio if the cooler adds a 30-38 dB whine near the mic. This guide compares... Read more...
Phone overheating on a sunlit dashboard, showing a real-world scenario for how to cool down your phone safely
How to Cool Down Your Phone: 12-Question Panic Check
Your phone hits 87°C internally, drops to 50% brightness, and suddenly shows charging at 0W—that is a thermal event, not just a warm back panel. This checklist separates normal 33–38°C... Read more...
Phone running navigation while charging, illustrating why a phone cooling solution may be needed to prevent overheating
Phone Cooler Explained: Why Wireless Chargers Run Hot
Seeing 40°C+ battery temps or a MagSafe pack that’s “too hot to touch” isn’t your imagination: thermal imaging has captured hotspots of 129.9°F (54.4°C) during magnetic wireless charging. Community reports... Read more...
iPhone overheating and throttling during gaming, showing why you may need to cool down your phone
How to Cool Down Your Phone: iPhone Throttling Explained
If your iPhone dims about 50% after ~10 minutes on a hot day and your game drops from 120/60 FPS to ~10 FPS, you’re seeing iOS thermal throttling—not “lag.” This... Read more...
Phone cooler safety context: a smartphone charging on a desk during a long gaming session, warm low-light setup
Phone Cooler Safety: Charging While Gaming Explained
Charging at 25W–90W while gaming can push a phone into a “thermal death loop” where the SoC hits ~87°C and the battery crosses the 40°C–45°C danger zone. A phone cooler... Read more...
Phone cooler comparison context: smartphone gaming session overheating on a desk under warm low light
Phone Cooler Explained: Semiconductor (TEC) vs Fan Coolers
When your phone hits 87°C (190°F) during Winlator/GameHub emulation, a basic clip-on fan often changes temps by only 1–2°C—because it’s pushing ambient air at a glass back. Semiconductor (TEC/Peltier) phone... Read more...
Overheating smartphone in a hot car environment, showing a safe context for how to cool down your phone with airflow and shade.
How to Cool Down Your Phone: 5 Safe Fixes
If your phone is spiking to 87 C (190 F) in emulators or dimming to ~50% brightness outdoors, you need cooling methods that reduce heat fast without moisture damage. Below... Read more...
Overheated smartphone during charging, showing why you need to cool down your phone to protect battery health
How to Cool Down Your Phone: Stop Heat Aging Batteries
If your phone hits 45 C while gaming on a charger, your battery can age faster than years of “20 80% charging” habits. Community testing shows bypass charging can drop... Read more...
Producer troubleshooting laptop cooler needs as Ableton Live runs hot despite low CPU meter readings
Laptop Cooler for Ableton: Fix Heat vs CPU Meter
Your Ableton Live CPU meter can sit at 30% while your CPU cores spike to 90–98°C, sending your fans into “jet mode” and triggering pops, crackles, and dropouts. That mismatch... Read more...
Phone cooling pad comparison context: smartphone overheating during a long gaming session at a desk
Phone Cooling Pad Math: Fan vs Semiconductor Coolers
A phone cooling pad that only blows ambient air often changes temps by just 1–2°C on glass backs, while heavy emulation can spike SoC temps to 87°C (190°F). Semiconductor (Peltier/TEC)... Read more...