Hey y'all
I just added a new package on our repos called "nbfc" for controlling your laptop fans. Seems to be very useful from what I have seen online. Keep in mind that I cannot test it as I do not own any laptops, so it's up to you to do so and let us know via comments below..
On Arch Linux (or XeroLinux) there are some tools that can help with that. (For more information, refer to the Arch Linux wiki.)
One of options for fan speed control is
This post shows my step-by-step process.
- Install nbfc
Use the Arch Linux User repository to install
- Enable and Configure nbfc-linux
Start the tool with systemd :
Find the recommended configuration :
For the Acer Nitro 5 for example, there is no exact match. Use this one, as it’s similar to the Nitro 5:
- Recap
This article detailed how to install and configure fan speed control for Linux for an Acer Nitro 5 notebook.
You can simply follow the Arch Linux Wiki. The wiki entry details common pitfalls and alternatives to nbfc.
I just added a new package on our repos called "nbfc" for controlling your laptop fans. Seems to be very useful from what I have seen online. Keep in mind that I cannot test it as I do not own any laptops, so it's up to you to do so and let us know via comments below..
On Arch Linux (or XeroLinux) there are some tools that can help with that. (For more information, refer to the Arch Linux wiki.)
#### Do Not Install If you Have No Issues With Fans ####
###### Only Intended For Those Having Trouble With that ! ######
###### Only Intended For Those Having Trouble With that ! ######
One of options for fan speed control is
nbfc-linux
, a cross-platform service for notebooks.This post shows my step-by-step process.
- Install nbfc
Use the Arch Linux User repository to install
nbfc-linux
if you are not on XeroLinux or if you are, use our repo.yay -S nbfc-linux
or
install nbfc-linux
- Enable and Configure nbfc-linux
Start the tool with systemd :
sudo systemctl enable nbfc --now
Find the recommended configuration :
nbfc config -r
For the Acer Nitro 5 for example, there is no exact match. Use this one, as it’s similar to the Nitro 5:
nbfc config --apply "Acer Predator G3-572"
- Recap
This article detailed how to install and configure fan speed control for Linux for an Acer Nitro 5 notebook.
You can simply follow the Arch Linux Wiki. The wiki entry details common pitfalls and alternatives to nbfc.
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I do try to help where I can, when I can.
I do this on my own, so I might not have all the answers.
I do try to help where I can, when I can.
I do this on my own, so I might not have all the answers.