Computers hate summer. That's because it comes with a computer's worst enemy: heat .

Too much heat can cause hard drives to fail prematurely and entire systems to become slower and less stable. A hot day combined with inadequate or malfunctioning cooling inside a PC can, in fact, spell the end of a computer altogether.

But there are steps you can take to keep your PC cool enough in the summertime. By paying attention to how much heat-stress your PC may be under, you'll not only extend its lifespan but also enjoy trouble-free computing during the time you own it.

Danger signs
How can you tell if your PC is suffering from heat-related stress? The best way is to take its temperature directly. Because overheating is a fairly common concern among system manufacturers today, many PCs provide temperature readings either through the BIOS or through system software.

Your computer's BIOS (basic input-output services) is composed of set up screens that typically can be entered at the time you reboot your computer. A keystroke entered at the bootup screen generally gets you into the BIOS.

There, you will often see a screen devoted to temperature readings from inside your PC. If the BIOS doesn't give you temperature readings, chances are good that your system manufacturer offers a software tool that monitors temperatures inside of your PC and can sound an alarm when the heat reaches a dangerous level. Or you can turn to a free downloadable utility such as Motherboard Monitor.

A temperature reading of higher than 60 degrees Celsius on any internal component is generally a cause for concern, especially if that temperature is reached at bootup, when the PC is not under stress. Occasionally temperatures for a CPU - the main processor in your computer - will rise higher than 60 degrees Celsius, but usually such temperatures should not be the norm. If they are, your computer will like
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