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Lm-Sensors vs OpenSnitch

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

Lm-Sensors

Lm-Sensors

System & Hardware

Lm-Sensors is an open-source application that monitors hardware sensors including temperature, voltage, and fan speeds in computers running Linux. It works with common sensor chips and allows monitoring critical system parameters.

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OpenSnitch

OpenSnitch

Security & Privacy

OpenSnitch is an open source application firewall for GNU/Linux systems. It monitors and controls network connections to protect against unwanted access and data leakage. It works by prompting the user to allow or deny connections.

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