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Lm-Sensors vs smcFanControl

A side-by-side look at Lm-Sensors and smcFanControl. 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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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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