Here is how you can reduce your laptop’s CPU temperature using a few basic methods. These methods will help improve performance while lowering the temperature.

First, go to the Start menu and search for “Edit Power Plan.” Click on “Change advanced power settings,” then go to “Processor Power Management” and select “Maximum processor state.” Set the percentage to between 90–95% for both battery and plugged-in modes. If you experience lag in games, you can adjust the percentage accordingly, but keep it between 90–100%. Click “Apply” and then “OK.” This alone should help reduce the temperature.

Next, go back to the Start menu and search for “Performance.” Click on “Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows,” then choose “Adjust for best performance.” This will uncheck everything, so the display may not look as good. However, you can re-enable options like taskbar animations, showing thumbnails instead of icons, and smoothing the edges of screen fonts. Then click “Apply” and “OK.”

Lastly, right-click on the taskbar and open “Task Manager,” then go to the “Startup” tab. Here, disable any apps that you do not want running in the background or at startup.

By following these simple steps, you should be able to reduce your CPU temperature and improve your laptop’s performance.

Thank you very much.