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hddtemp vs smcFanControl

A side-by-side look at hddtemp and smcFanControl. 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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smcFanControl

smcFanControl

System & Hardware

smcFanControl is a free, open source fan control software for Macs. It allows you to monitor and control fan speeds to optimize cooling and noise.

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