Switch Power Plan to ‘Balanced’
Go to your power settings and avoid ‘High Performance’—you’ll reduce unnecessary CPU strain Tom’s Hardware Forum.

Clean the Vents and Fans
Shut down your laptop, unplug it, and use compressed air to blow dust from the vents. Do this every 6 months—or more often in dusty areas Lifewire.

Close Background Apps
Use Task Manager (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac) to identify and stop programs that are hogging CPU power.

Update BIOS & Drivers
Manufacturers often fix fan behavior with firmware updates—keep your system up to date HP Support Community.

Reduce Max CPU Usage
In advanced power settings, limit the “Maximum Processor State” to around 90% to reduce thermal load without noticeable performance loss Tom’s Hardware Forum.