Why do powerbooks get so hot? I have intel 2020. I got macs fan control off internet and temp went down from 185 to 117. I hope it's safe to use this app

Why is my powerbook intel based Mac 2020 overheating? It was so hot it was burning my fingers. I got macs fan control off the internet and it went from 185 to 117F. Is that app safe?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 30, 2021 4:10 PM

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Posted on May 30, 2021 4:14 PM

I don't think there has been a PowerBook since 2005.

You do not need to use a third party fan conctrol app. Let the operating system manage the temperature of your computer.

You can try a SMC reset.

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Why do powerbooks get so hot? I have intel 2020. I got macs fan control off internet and temp went down from 185 to 117. I hope it's safe to use this app

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