Re: CPU overheating then shutting down while encoding video with ffmpeg

[Joe Pfeiffer <pfeiffer@cs.nmsu.edu>]

Chris Bannister <cbannister@slingshot.co.nz> writes:

> On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 10:17:31AM -1000, Joel Roth wrote:
>> 
>> In addition, you could put your laptop up on some blocks, so
>> the airflow is better, or use an external fan or
>> vaccuum cleaner to help. 
>
> I'd be a bit hesitant to recommend to use a vacuum cleaner, 
> wouldn't static electricity be a risk?

I've heard that concern, but never seen any evidence there is any basis
for it.