Hot displays the CPU speed limit caused by thermal issues in the macOS menu bar.
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MacThrottle vs Xbar
How do MacThrottle and Xbar compare? Here are the facts side by side: pricing, platforms, open-source status and what each one is for.
| Directory detail | MacThrottle | Xbar |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | MacThrottle monitors thermal pressure in the macOS menu bar and alerts users to thermal throttling. | xbar places output from shell scripts and other programs in the macOS menu bar for at-a-glance access. |
| Website | ||
| Type | Open-source project | App |
| Topic | ||
| Pricing | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Language | English | English |
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