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Macs Fan Control Pro

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Macs Fan Control is a popular utility for macOS (and Windows via Boot Camp on a Mac) that allows users to monitor temperatures and manually adjust the speed of the cooling fans. The Pro version of Macs Fan Control unlocks advanced functionality beyond the basic monitoring and control found in the free version.

Macs Fan Control Free vs. Pro

The core function of monitoring temperatures and controlling fan speed is available in the Free version. The Pro license is mainly about convenience, automation, and advanced customization.

Free Version Capabilities

The free version provides the fundamental tools needed to manage your Mac's thermal profile:

  • Real-Time Monitoring: You can view the current rotational speed (RPM) of all cooling fans and monitor temperature readings from various sensors (like CPU, GPU, and ambient air).

  • Manual Fan Control: You have the ability to manually set a Constant RPM value for any fan or define a custom rule where the fan speed is controlled in relation to the temperature of a specific sensor (e.g., set the fan to ramp up when the CPU temperature exceeds $65^\circ\text{C}$).

Pro Version Exclusives

The Pro license is a one-time purchase that unlocks advanced features aimed at power users who need to quickly switch fan profiles for different activities:

  1. Saved Fan Presets: This is the primary feature of the Pro version. You can create, save, and name multiple custom fan configurations (rules and constant speeds). This allows you to quickly switch between settings like a "Quiet Browsing" profile and a "High Performance" profile without having to manually set the rules every time.

  2. Automatic Preset Activation: Pro allows you to set a specific fan preset to be automatically activated whenever your Mac starts up, ensuring your preferred thermal settings are applied immediately.

  3. Priority Customer Support: Pro users receive priority access to technical support from the developers.

In short, while the free version lets you control the fans, the Pro version lets you save and automate those controls with user-defined presets.

Processor: Supports all Macs, including Intel and Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 chips, etc.).
Minimum OS: The latest version of Macs Fan Control requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later.
Older OS Support: The developers also provide a secondary download for older Macs running macOS 10.7 (Lion) up to 10.12 (Sierra).
Disk Space: The application is lightweight, requiring only around 25 MB of disk space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Drag the application to the Applications folder.

The application is ready for use.

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Open Terminal from the Utilities menu.

Enter the command: csrutil disable

Restart your Mac.

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4. Press Enter and enter your password

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