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Claude Desktop application causes laptop overheating issues

Users are reporting that the Claude Desktop application is causing their laptops to overheat. One user noted that their MacBook Pro M5 began overheating after 15-20 minutes of use, with the issue resolving immediately upon closing the application. AI

IMPACT Potential usability issues for users of desktop AI applications.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific software product.

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Claude Desktop application causes laptop overheating issues

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/Proper-Appeal-3457 ·

    Claude Desktop makes my laptop to overheat

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Using it currently on my MacBook Pro M5, and after 15-20 minutes laptop starts to overheat, when i closed the application it immediately stopped overheating</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> &#32; submitted by &#32; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Pr…