How to Measure, Check and Control CPU Temperature on Windows, MacOS and Linux PC

Everyone knows that it is important to cool the mobile battery when it heats up, but not everyone takes into account that computers also require your care. For this reason we will guide you so that you learn to withgo the temperature of your Windows, MacOS and Linux computer.

Undoubtedly knowing the temperature of the computer is essential if we want it to last. In fact, it is well known that an abnormally high temperature is capable of decrease component life. Given this, carefully read the following information to perform a temperature measurement in the different existing operating systems.

How do I know the temperature of my Windows PC and what tools can I use?

In Windows there are many tools that will allow us to see the temperature of the CPU, in any case, if you want the most complete and easy-to-use tool, the best is Open Hardware Monitor.

• First of all, you will need to download the application, for this access the official website of Open Hardware Monitor and click on the option “Download Now”. After which the download of the executable will begin.
• It should be noted that it is a compressed file, so it will be necessary to know how to decompress files in Zip format.
• After unzipping the file, the program folder will be displayed. You can stick it anywhere.
• Now, just run the Open Hardware Monitor tool by opening the executable inside the folder. Very possibly Windows will ask you to give permission to the application, based on those permissions.
• After the above, the screen will display the information related to CPU temperature. As you can see, data from the RAM memory, the video card and other components of the computer will also appear.

As for the temperature control of the CPU, it is best to open the BIOS of your computer. Although certain manufacturers also provide tools for monitoring and changing fan speeds. Anyway, everything will depend on the processor and equipment you have.

Still, don’t forget about temperatures, as they are essential if you plan to speed up and improve the performance of your Windows computer. At the same time, extend the life of the equipment a lot.

How to know the temperature of a processor in Linux?

As is common for Linux operating systems, to perform the necessary process to view the CPU temperature, we will use the command console, also known as terminal.

• As we pointed out, the first thing is to open a terminal.
• Once you have opened it, we will put the following code “sudo apt install lm-sensors”. After typing, press the Enter key to install the necessary program.
• Once you have finished the installation process, simply run the command “sudo –s” followed by Enter, to have Root privileges and to be able to see the temperatures.
• Finally write the code “sensors-detect” and press the Enter key. Doing so will display the information related to the CPU temperature on the screen.
• If you do not orient yourself to its location, the temperature usually appears after the term “Tdie”.

How to measure and manipulate the temperature of a CPU on a Mac computer?

There are several ways in which we can see the temperature of the CPU and other components on Mac. In any case, this time we will not get too complicated, so we present a tool that, although simple, is useful both for check the temperature as to control it. We refer to Macs fan control.

• The first thing you should do is descargar Macs fan control in case you don’t have it installed yet. To do this, simply go to the official website of Macs fan control and click on the “Free Download” option.
• As you can see, the application is available for both Windows and Mac, this time we download the version for Mac.
• When the application has been downloaded, we must install and once it has been installed, execute.
• You will see that it has a very easy to understand menu, on the right side you will find the temperature sensors that indicate how is the CPU temperature.
• In turn, on the left side the CPU cooler or fan options are shown. You can modify these options in order to obtain better temperatures.