Keeping your computer running within safe temperatures is important, especially as the temperature rises outside. Here's how to make sure your computer's not overheating—and how to fix it if it is.

One of the most common causes of a sudden and unexpected computer shutdown is heat. When a critical component like your CPU exceeds a safe operating temperature, it goes into self-preservation mode.

We all know about maximum temps for a CPU, but what about minimum? This type of info is usually not listed at places like Intel Ark, but I got a number for one of my CPUs here of 0C: Is that real, ...

PCWorld explains how to monitor your PC’s CPU temperature using free tools like Core Temp, which displays real-time temperatures in your system tray. Monitoring CPU temperature prevents overheating ...