Anyone know why my Mac is running hotter than usual??

I just had it professionally cleaned of dust since its an older model a couple months ago. It isn't running any unusual programs but the fan is kicking into hyperdrive after like 5 minutes now and the bottom is hot to the touch. The hot air is coming up through my keyboard too. I am very concerned since this is super unusual for it.

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yorkiemanuk · 56-60, M

norton is one of the worst anti virus you can have, i have a Macbook Air 2015 model and rarely does the fan kick in or get too hot, i would uninstall norton and install AVAST, its free and does a better job

also are you running it on your lap or on a table

islandgirl55 · 22-25, F

@yorkiemanuk Usually a table since I know it is better for air circulation. I will definitely take your advice and switch antivirus programs, thank you. I am getting tired of paying for Norton anyway.

yorkiemanuk · 56-60, M

@islandgirl55 its an awful program, causes more problems than its worth