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    Manage app power use

    Sep 22, 2020 4 minutes
    Nick Peers

    IT WILL TAKE

    15 minutes

    YOU WILL LEARN

    How to allocate CPU resources more efficiently across your Mac

    YOU’LL NEED

    Turbo Boost Switcher Free or Pro, AppPolice

    Naturally, running your processor at the faster speed means it generates more heat

    Your Mac is usually very smart when it comes to optimising its energy usage, whether it’s maximising the battery life of your MacBook, That said, there are times when you may wish to reduce energy consumption further, and we’ve dug out a pair of complementary apps that let you sacrifice raw power for longer battery life and a cooler Mac. Pair them with Macs Fan Control ( – see issue 354) and you have the ultimate toolkit for keeping your Mac running optimally.

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