Flash makes Macbook fans go full speed

[MacNewbie03]

I just noticed here lately that whenever I go to a site that has a lot of Flash content, my Macbook's fans go full speed. I have the latest version of Flash installed. It happens using either Firefox 3 or Safari. Anyone else experiencing this?

 

[motulist]

Adobe has notoriously not optimized Flash for OS X, so flash sites will take a lot more horsepower than they need. More CPU usage means more heat means more fans. The only solution is to write a note of displeasure to Adobe or stop visiting flash sites, because the problem is entirely Adobe's fault afaik.

 

[agentphish]

This has happened to me over and over again on my Powerbook as well. Nothing to worry about it's just crappy Adobe product not optimized for Mac as was stated.

I also have major issues with Java on my powerbook. probably 80% of the time Java will lock both Safari and FF3.0 or 2.0.

Really sucks.

 

[MacNewbie03]

Hadn't noticed it before guess I have to live with it.

 

[QuarterSwede]

This is a well known problem. Just use the search function to see how many existing topics there are on it. Nothing to see here

 

[showtime]

yeah it's a common problem on the macbook. Look at it this way, at least also keeps you warm in the winter