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DESCRIPTION
FastAndSlow is a MenuExtra addition that adds the ability to switch the Powerbook/iBook CPU/iMac G5 processor performance (in the Energy Saver settings) from the menubar.

You can select between "fast" , "slow" and "Automatic" (if your computer supports this setting). It is useful for example when your Mac becomes too hot and the fan starts. Using the slow setting it doesn't happen and will reduce battery consumption.

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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.3.1:
  • Added French localization.
  • Added "Read me first - francais" documentation.
  • Fixed a bug on Tiger 10.4 that used to prevent the FastAndSlow menu extra from displaying the current settings correctly when switching to a default power profile using the Energy Saver preference pane.
    (Thanks to Byron Shaheen with MacPRO for software testing and for the French localization and documentation).
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.1 or later, Powerbook,iBook or iMac G5.

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Developer:Giuseppe Tribulato
Downloads:7,214
  - Version d/l:2,911
Utilities:System
License:Free
Date:10 Oct 2005
Platform:PPC
RATING
*****

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Apr 15 2005
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MARTIN FUHRER  When performing some CPU intensive tasks on my Powerbook, I like to keep the processor setting on high, but afteward like to switch back to automatic or else I find the fan powers up more frequently. Going into System Preferences, choosing Energy Saver, clicking on Options, and then selecting the processor performance is a bit of a cumbersome process. This menulet lets me switch processor settings with two quick clicks. I also get to see what current the processor setting is with a quick glance to the menu bar. Very nice!  
(Version 1.2)

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Jun 17 2009
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PAOLO TRAMANNONI  I tried it on my PowerMac G5, and it seems to work great. Verty useful little app. The only thing I don't understand, by reading the otherwise clear documentation, is what the 'Check every' menu item actually does.

Paolo  
(Version 1.3.1)

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Oct 29 2005
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BACHMAN  GERAT, GREAT and GREAT!  
(Version 1.3.1)

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Oct 20 2005

PETER  i can't get it to work under tiger. when i run the installer, the new menu item briefly appears, but then the menu items all disappear for a minute (seems the menu server is crashing) and then reappear, minus fastandslow. ideas?  
(Version 1.3.1)

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Oct 27 2005

ANONYMOUS  I can't help you with only this information. You can start checking the Console output when the menu bar crash. Send me this log and your system configuration (OS and Hardware).

You will find my mail in the read me file.  
(Version 1.3.1)

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Oct 10 2005

BRIAN  i know this is for laptops, but will this work on a power mac G5? I ask because i put my g5 to reduced or sometimes auto modes when i'm at work or asleep at night. But i have it set to HIGH when i'm working during the day..

This sounds like a great util and will save me from using Energy Saver control panel.

Appreciate any help, thanks! :)  
(Version 1.3.1)

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Oct 10 2005

ANONYMOUS  It was tested with Powerbook, iBook or iMac G5. I don't know if it work for powermac g5, but you can try it and post your results here.  
(Version 1.3.1)

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Sep 8 2005
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ANONYMOUS  wonderfull!! ..guiseppe you are the man!!  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Aug 21 2005

ANONYMOUS  does this work with latest OSX / latest hardware yet??  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Aug 25 2005

ANONYMOUS  Yes, it work with last official OS X release and all apple laptop that support power reduce.  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Jun 3 2005
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UN CATANESE  sarebbe bello se questa app. fosse ottimizzata per imac g5,in questo momento l'ultima versione (1.2.1)su imac g5 permette solo di scegliere le voci:

lento o automatico...non è possibile selezionare "veloce"..l'ideale sarebbe un piccolo pannelo di preferenze che potrebbe permettere agli utenti di giostrare le preferenze secondo la propia macchina.

in ogni caso grazie Giuseppe..e quasi quasi anche se si è su Macupdate mi viene da dirti...buon lavoro 'mpare. :-)  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Jun 3 2005

ANONYMOUS  Non ho un iMac G5 su cui testarlo. Se vuoi puoi aiutarmi per capire cosa modificare. Se sei interessato scrivimi in mail. Ciao  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Jun 3 2005

ANONYMOUS  EGADS!!! English folks!  
(Version 1.2.1)

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May 10 2005

ANONYMOUS  FastAndSlow 1.2 isn't Tiger Ready. I'm working on a bug fix.  
(Version 1.2)

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Jun 2 2005

ANONYMOUS  works also for imac g5 please!  
(Version 1.2)

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Jun 3 2005

TIMOTHY  .........why?  
(Version 1.2.1)

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Apr 14 2005
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BJöRN  Great product, the developer was VERY helpful and added features I requested!  
(Version 1.2)

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