I finally fixed my noisy, overheating laptop with this simple change

For several weeks, my laptop used to sound like it was getting ready for a takeoff. The fans would make noise even when I was doing simple tasks like drafting an article or browsing the internet. Even worse, my laptop would get uncomfortably warm, so that I didn’t want to hold it or even use it. I tried all the basics, like updating drivers, checking for dust buildup, limiting background processes, and improving physical airflow. Some of them helped a little, but I was still stuck with a noisy, overheating laptop.