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I tried the sequel to Task Manager and it has too many special effects
Dave Plummer, former Microsoft engineer and creator of the original Task Manager, has released a sequel called Task Manager OG. This new version, available on Windows, Linux, and Mac, offers enhanced features like 60 Hz animations, mouse tracking, and a summary page, though it is currently in beta and some advanced features are reserved for a future paid pro version.
CoolerControl 4.2 adds auto detection of new devices, stress-testing and more
CoolerControl, an open-source Linux application for monitoring and controlling cooling devices, has released version 4.2. This update introduces automatic detection of new hardware, system-wide stress-testing for CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage, and improved NVIDIA and AMD GPU monitoring features. The software aims to be a comprehensive thermal management solution for Linux systems, particularly beneficial for overclockers.
These two huge PC performance app downloads have been infected by a virus
The download pages for PC performance monitoring applications CPU-Z and HWMonitor, operated by CPUID, were compromised with malware. Download links were replaced with infected files, though the correct links appear to have been restored. Users who downloaded the software recently are advised to check file names and run virus scans, as Windows Defender reportedly flagged the compromised versions.
CoolerControl v4 adds new security features, brings hardware support and more
CoolerControl version 4.0.0 introduces significant new security features, including Access Token Authorization for API clients and TLS/SSL enabled by default. The update also expands hardware support with new device integrations like GPD_FAN and Lian Li Uni Sync fan controllers, alongside numerous UI improvements and new control flow visualization tools.
