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What is the best thing to do when downloading big files using a laptop, and may take all night to download?

• Hi, I am currently downloading a large file that requires at-least 1 day of download time. I simply don't want to download during the day because I understand that using the internet while downloading would affect the speed of my download and browsing significantly... I do my downloading by night, and surfing by day. However, I learned recently that Laptops are very sensitive to Heat and may damage my device. Is it safe to Download at night while my Laptop is plugged, my battery ejected, my notebook cooler set to high and in an air-conditioned room? I tried to do what I can to lower the temperature of the environment for my device, also I set the laptop lid to "Do Nothing" so it would not enter "sleep mode"... If you have other suggestions and comments to reduce power consumption or safety tips would be much appreciated :D (I eject my Laptop battery cause I heard that keeping it while plugged-in would damage it) Thanks to everyone :D

• Answer:

  well if your going to download it all night (which is smart) I would keep my pluged in with no battery especially if your laptop cooler is USB....that's all I got sorry =)