No more fans and dust? The world's first plasma-cooled laptop!

January 2026 brings a technological breakthrough we've been waiting for decades. Traditional laptop fans are noisy, break down, and collect dust. Madmils Bakehouse has unveiled a prototype laptop that uses "solid plasma" technology, or ionic wind, to cool the processor. This device has no moving parts, but it still cools the most powerful chips more efficiently than any fan.

The technology behind this achievement is called EHD (Electrohydrodynamic) cooling. Instead of mechanical fan blades, the system uses high-voltage electrodes that ionize air molecules inside the laptop. These ionized molecules (plasma) then move at high speed from one electrode to the other, creating a directed and powerful airflow that carries heat away from the processor's cooling fins. The result is completely silent operation that won't be interrupted even by the most demanding video editing.

The main advantage of plasma cooling is the absence of mechanical wear. Without fans, there is no need for large openings in the case, which means that the laptop is almost completely protected from dust and moisture ingress. In addition, the system takes up up to 40 percent less space than traditional coolers, which allows manufacturers to install larger batteries or create even thinner cases that weigh less than 1 kg.

Although it is a revolutionary solution, critics question the impact of high voltage on other sensitive components and the potential for ozone formation. Madmils Bakehouse assures that their system is safely sealed and certified for domestic use. In 2026, when energy and component prices are high, plasma cooling also promises up to 30 percent lower energy consumption compared to mechanical fans.

The first commercial models with this technology are expected to be available by mid-year, with prices expected to be around the equivalent of €1,800. This marks the beginning of the end of an era when our laptops sounded like small jet engines under heavy load.