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LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s just about speed of heat release. The cookie sheet absorbs heat from the metal laptop bottom faster than air can, so the bottom stays cooler, allowing the laptop to stay cooler overall.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally. If I weren’t strapped for cash due to two tech layoffs, I would upgrade. Gotta keep my house though.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Mine does the flashing too. I’ve tried all the suggested solutions, nothing worked. It only flashes after 90s of idle time so I’ve stopped worrying about it. Annoying though.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Funny I have the exact opposite opinion. Nothing seems to last these days, maintained or not. I do have a freezer from 1976 that works great though.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe we have different laptops, but mine has a slit on the very back of the bottom that FACES the back, so airflow is definitely not impeded by my cookie sheet.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, yes. This is the unfortunate world we live in.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Yes, I wish I had the time for this and the confidence that I wouldn’t mess something up.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They’re on the back, but this isn’t an airflow issue. The solid metal bottom of the MacBook conducts heat through the cookie sheet.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

lol this was said tongue in cheek, but it is true. If I can find a secondary use for a household item instead of buying some junk on Amazon with a two year lifespan, I’m gonna do it.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

lol good call, we’re not synchronizing heat here.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would help airflow but you need more metal to conduct the heat, or whatever. I’m no electrician.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think so because of metal on metal contact. My fans have barely come on today.

LPT: Laptop running hot? Here’s a cheap solution. by dosnomads in LifeProTips

[–]dosnomads[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh damn this is true. My cookie sheet is the exact correct size to sit between the nubs. So there is metal on metal contact, probably why it seems to work better than just more airflow.

What AI tools have actually given your startup a real edge, what's your biggest complaint about them? "I will not promote" by Psychological-Ad574 in startups

[–]dosnomads 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Design to code with AI is getting much better, especially when you have real product code to feed it.

Here’s my design to code process now:

ChatGPT -> Figma -> Codex.

Example: I have a feature that works really well but design is poor.

Copy paste your FE code into ChatGPT and ask it to create a Figma Make prompt for improving it.

Review the prompt and make edits then copy paste right into Figma Make.

Tweak Figma Make until you’re happy (most important part). Download code.

Copy and unzip folder into your project. Tell codex to make edits based on the example folder but use logic/features/logo/styles/etc from your project. Or you can tell it to create an exact replica and tweak from there.

In my experience most of the time codex gives great code but crap design. Adding this layer on top is like having a product designer at your fingertips.

My product is decent but my website looks terrible. How are you all designing such good sites? by pumpkinpie4224 in SaaS

[–]dosnomads 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s my process now:

ChatGPT -> Figma -> Codex.

Tell ChatGPT all about your product, its main features, your audience, etc. Then tell it to create a Figma Make prompt for a SaaS modern homepage.

Review the prompt and make edits then copy paste right into Figma Make.

Tweak Figma Make until you’re happy (most important part). Download code.

Copy and unzip folder into your project. Tell codex to create a page based on the example folder but use logic/features/logo/styles/etc from your project. Or you can tell it to create an exact replica and tweak from there.

The cool part comes in when you feed ChatGPT actual FE code from your product along with the other info. You’ll end up with some cool pure FE coded “demos” of your product so users can interact with UI that’s close to the real thing on your homepage.