Is there a way to monitor BIOS info like CPU temp and fan speed on Linux Mint?

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Asked By CuriousCat97 On

I'm looking for a program that allows me to keep an eye on my BIOS information such as fan speed, CPU temperature, and RAM usage. I want something that runs in the background so I can check it whenever I need to. I'm using Cinnamon Mint, so any suggestions would be appreciated!

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Answered By LinuxWhiz24 On

You can definitely use Conky for this! It's super customizable, and you can find lots of templates online to get started. It can display CPU temperature, but whether fan speed shows up depends on how compatible your hardware is with Linux. If your terminal's `sensors` command shows it, you're good to go!

Answered By DevNerd101 On

I had a similar problem, so I actually created an app that brings a lot of those widgets together on one page. It's a resource monitor as well as a task manager. If you're interested, you can find it on my GitHub: https://github.com/majoraexp/Taskwire. There are other similar utilities too!

Answered By TechGuru88 On

Have you checked out some system monitor applets? Just a heads up: what you're after isn't exactly "BIOS info" since it primarily pulls sensor data that other applications can access too. You might need to install specific drivers like `lm-sensors` for it to work properly.

Answered By ResourceMaster34 On

You're in luck! There's a terminal-based app called Glances available on Linux Mint that does a fantastic job at monitoring system resources continuously. Even though you already have Task Manager, Glances provides way more information in a text format. Check it out if you don’t find it in your app store!

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