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cpulimit vs GeekTool

A side-by-side look at cpulimit and GeekTool. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

cpulimit

cpulimit

System & Hardware

cpulimit is an open-source tool for limiting the CPU usage of a process. It can set soft and hard limits on CPU usage for a PID and ensure a process does not overuse system resources.

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GeekTool

GeekTool

Os & Utilities

GeekTool is a free, open source application for macOS that allows users to display various types of information on their desktop using plugins. Information like system stats, weather data, stock quotes, and more can be shown and automatically updated.

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