6 Practice Temperature Control
Your MacBook can, under optimal conditions, handle temperatures between 50 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. But if it starts getting especially hot outside, it’s time to take your MacBook indoors before it starts to work too hard – its cooling system can only do so much.
However, it’s not just about the temperature outside: The internal heat of your MacBook depends on many things, especially nearby surroundings. That’s why it’s a bad idea to put your MacBook on a cushion, pillow or lap for an extended period of time – you can block the vents and rapidly increase the core temperature.
Even if the MacBook doesn’t shutdown out of self-defense, allowing it to get that hot is still shortening its lifespan. Keep your MacBook away from heaters, blankets, and any surface that will stifle it. Use a cooling pad or stand to prevent overheating.