3 Ways to Keep Your MacBook Air Cool

Elevate the laptop off soft surfaces The MacBook Air relies on passive cooling through its aluminum body. Putting it on a couch, bed, or your lap traps heat immediately.

Use a simple stand or prop A stack of books or even two bottle caps under the back edge creates airflow underneath. This alone can drop temperatures by 5–10°C.

Close browser tabs and lower brightness Working in direct sun or a stuffy room generates extra heat. Closing a few tabs and turning down the screen brightness helps more than you’d expect.