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smcFanControl for Mac2.6
Control Intel Mac fans to make them run cooler.
What is smcFanControl for Mac
smcFanControl controls the fans of every Intel Mac to make it run cooler.
smcFanControl lets the user set the minimum speed of the build-in fans. So you can increase your minimum fan speed to make your Intel Mac run cooler. However in order not to damage your machines smcFanControl doesn't let you set minimum speed to a value below Apple's defaults.
*Pros and Cons based on honest Users feedback
👍 Pros
- It's simple and does the job.
- Easy of use. It allows me to increase the fans manually when I know I need the cooling.
- No overheating surprises.
👎 Cons
- When started, i need make my login too many times.
- Needs better guidelines for optimal settings.
- It did what I needed it to, years ago.
What's new in smcFanControl
Version 2.6:
Note: Now requires OS X 10.7 or later
New
- Added french localization
- Updated sparkle updater
- smcFanControl now requires macOS 10.7 or higher
Fixed
- Crash on Macbook 12"
- Invisible text on macOS Sierra "Dark mode
FAQ
How to manually adjust the speed of Mac fans?
Launch the app, click on the “Custom” button, manually adjust the speed of the Mac fans. You can do this based on either a constant RPM value or a sensor-based temperature value.
How to turn off SMCFan Control?
Open the Finder, click on Applications in the sidebar. Scroll to locate smcFanControl, drag its icon to the Trash. You can also right-click on the app and select "Move to Trash". Then right-click the "Trash" icon and choose "Empty Trash" to uninstall.
SMCFan Control is not working. What should I do?
Shutdown your Mac >>> Hold down Shift + Control + Option + Power button for 5 seconds >>> Notice the light on the mac charger change in colors >>> Log back in >>> SMC Fan Control should be fixed.
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Oct 16 2021
Version: 2.6
Works great on my M1 13" Macbook Pro. I use this app to force the fans to turn on when the laptop gets warm. Without it, the OS lets the laptop get very warm and doesn't kick on the fans.
Sep 22 2021
Version: 2.6
This was the first fan control app I ran on my 2009 imacs. I only found it useful for monitoring the temperature, as it seemed to have many glitches when actually trying to control fan speed. Usually it did not work at all.
May 30 2021
Version: 2.6
I really liked this app on my 2013 and 2017 MacBook Airs, but it's not working at all on my 2020 MacBook Air M1.
Feb 8 2021
Version: 2.6
Works great. Worked great on my Macbook early-2008, worked great with all OSX updates until my computer could not be updated anymore so I bought a mid-2015, updated to Big Sut and SMC Fan Control keeps working great.
Feb 3 2021
Version: 2.6
It is a good application, with an easy and intuitive interface to use, but it has several flaws.
First: The program when I leave the mac to sleep or turn it off stops working and I have to manually reopen it.
Second: I have seen that the program does not show you the real speed of your fans, it limits the speed but other programs do not like Macs Fan Control.
That is all.
Aug 24 2020
Version: 2.6
excellent, simply shows rpms and system temp in menu bar, highly recommended.
Aug 23 2020
Version: 2.6
Well, I put a new HDD in a 2011 iMac, then I realized the lack of a sensor/signal from the drive made the fans blast on max constantly. So, this software fixed it, for free! And yea, it asks for the user password constantly. But, I am thinking once it auto launches at bootup, I should not really have to touch it again.
May 10 2020
Version: 2.6
I used this ten years ago and it worked great. I used it today in 2020 and it's still a great app. Thanks!!
May 6 2020
Version: 2.6
No compromise in giving 5 rate,
Where as it doesn't work as expected in Catalina.
Can you kindly provide the any script to run or any alternative for this issue to fix. Could help a lot. Tx
Free
App requirements:
- Intel 64
- Mac OS X 10.7.0 or later
License:
Free • Absolutely Free
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