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hddtemp vs Packet Capture

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

hddtemp

hddtemp

System & Hardware

hddtemp is a small utility that monitors the temperature of hard drive disks. It can warn users when disks are getting too hot, which can help prevent failures.

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Packet Capture

Packet Capture

Network & Admin

Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.

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