My mac is getting hot

i want to know if it is normal that the base of my computer gets hot, what should i do?

Hey mauac and welcome to the forum -
The key to keeping your Mac as cool as possible is proper ventilation. Avoid resting your MacBook on a soft surface such as your lap, bedspread, carpet, or dirty laundry. Instead, keep it on a hard surface like a desk, tile floor, or a hard cover book. Also, try not to block any of the air vents located in the rear by the hinges and the keyboard. There are some products to elevate your MacBook on a stand so that it's has airflow all around that work well. Use your MacBook in a cooler environment when possible. A nice air conditioned building is much better than outdoors in the heat of summer.
Hope these suggestions help -GDF

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