Pro tip, uninstall all Asus software or better yet, install Windows fresh, then run ghelper. This applies to all Asus laptops. I have this laptop, and after adding 32 gigs of RAM, it's an absolute budget beast. It runs exceptionally cool at full tilt. Oddly, it isn't possible to undervolt the cpu, but it runs so efficiently and cool, there really isn't the need.
In our previous articles on the A18, we mainly highlighted the slim, quiet, and efficient 18-inch gaming laptop, which could also appeal to creators. But the reality also includes some annoying teething issues we observed during testing.