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So I tried whipping up some stir-fry at my desk during a system scan and the smoke alarm kicked off
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dylanfisher7mo ago
Yikes, that brings back some memories. I had a close call once with a toaster oven in my office. What worked for me was always opening a window nearby before I started cooking anything. Using a lower heat setting and a small desk fan pointed at the appliance also made a big difference. It really helps to keep the steam and smoke moving away from the detector.
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blair_taylor7mo ago
Appreciate the practical tip, gonna try that fan trick next time. Works great for keeping the smoke away from the sensor. Might finally stop annoying my whole floor with the alarm, lol.
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paulsanchez7mo ago
Honestly @blair_taylor, is it even that big of a deal? I've set off my alarm before and it's fine. Seems like people are just being extra.
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