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101 things to do with a warm laptop

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PapaNoHair

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You could:

1. use it in the winter time to keep warm (place it under your covers)

go ahead - add yours!
 
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2. overclock it and roast marshmellows
 
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3. When watching a real captivating movie, make pop corn on your lap.
 
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4. fry your morning eggs.
 
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5. For men, it could be used as a contraceptive.
 
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6 - Warm your Big mac while you surf
 
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7 - Fry bacon and hope the grease quiets your fan. LOL!
 
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9. Set it on your favorite chair to keep your seat warm while you're away.
 
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10. Thaw frozen meat
 
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11. Use it as a hot water bottle to get rid of belly cramps. (I know, I know! I'm off to bed now IRC friends... ;) TaTa)
 
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12)
find and play an mp3 loop of a cat purring.

buy a sleeve with faux fur exterior.

bingo! cat surrogate!
 
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when it's raining. put it over your head so you don't get wet. make sure it's hot enough to evaporate water by touch.
 
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14) pack in your trunk as part of a winter survival kit.
 
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15 Use it to melt the ice off your windshield
 
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16) iron-on decal applier.
 
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17. Put it on a desk and use it as a computer.
(Someone had to say it.)
 
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18. Iron your shirt at work when it gets wrinkled. (ok, kinda borrowed from Eric)

19. keep your pet snake warm.

20. Use in place of heated rocks for massage therapy.
 
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21) place behind a small room fan - instant space heater!
 
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