Computer Vents
On the backside of my computer, there are numerous holes and sockets that have nothing plugged into them. What is their function and purpose?
———- from Martha Barron of Seattle, WA
Those are air vents, to rid the computer of excess silicon monoxide, a poisonous gas produced as a byproduct of computing. Unless you’re doing a lot of number crunching, the gas will not build up to a sufficient concentration to kill you, although breathing even a microscopic amount may encourage you to become morbidly preoccupied with past humiliations, failed relationships and to find yourself revolting when you look in the mirror. You can plug these holes with silica gel if you wish to avoid such brooding, or you can stick straws into them and point them toward your face if that’s your idea of a good time.
Those are air vents, to rid the computer of excess silicon monoxide, a poisonous gas produced as a byproduct of computing. Unless you’re doing a lot of number crunching, the gas will not build up to a sufficient concentration to kill you, although breathing even a microscopic amount may encourage you to become morbidly preoccupied with past humiliations, failed relationships and to find yourself revolting when you look in the mirror. You can plug these holes with silica gel if you wish to avoid such brooding, or you can stick straws into them and point them toward your face if that’s your idea of a good time. 