> I'm guessing they are about as resource-hungry as compiling things? Pretty much, plus the GPU is in use. > Would you be able to have the laptop in your lap

> I'm guessing they are about as resource-hungry as compiling things? Pretty much, plus the GPU is in use. > Would you be able to have the laptop in your lap with just a thin garment between the laptop and your skin? Yes, that's what I originally meant as well. I'd prefer an actively cooled machine in such cases, obviously, but yes.