Good idea, especially if you combine it with the idea of changing the configuration to run timeless WUs and download them in batches. Then, you only need to connect to the internet sporadically.
"Good idea, especially if you combine it with the idea of changing the configuration to run timeless WUs and download them in batches. Then, you only need to connect to the internet sporadically."
Thanks. I like your idea, too.
Several years ago, I had to use my laptop for a lot of heavy business stuff, downloading programs, installing and configuring, burning CDs for backups, uploading results to the office, etc. I had to use the power supply because my battery would run down after a couple of hours and I was working about 10 hours straight at a time.
I knew the heat build up would eventually burn out some components, so I removed the battery (charging also causes a lot of heat) and used a wire baker's cooling pie rack as a platform for my laptop to sit on so it would have plenty of air circulation and not get heat reflected back from the surface of a table or desk. That worked really well and I never had a problem.