Gatotray is a software tool that provides information about CPU status including usage, frequency, and temperature through an easy to read tray icon. It boasts a multi-colored interface to make CPU monitoring more fun and interactive.
The time scale of Gatotray is non-linear, and the right-most columns reflect the last seconds while the lefter columns accumulate older measures. This feature provides a comprehensive overview of the CPU usage evolution for up to 30 minutes. It also produces a beautiful smoothing effect that's visually appealing.
Furthermore, the colors of the usage bars vary with frequency, shifting from green to red. A tooltip also shows the current usage percentage, frequency, and temperature numerically. Additionally, the instant temperature is shown graphically in the form of a beautiful thermometer that blinks when high temperatures (>=85 C) are detected.
Gatotray additionally pops-up a 'top' window with detailed system usage on click, making it even more powerful. This feature ensures an insider's view of the system usage, allowing for optimized performance, and maximum output.
To use Gatotray, your device must have a GTK+ v2.10 or later version and any freedesktop.org compliant system tray like that of XFCE, KDE, GNOME, etc. The build and installation process is also relatively easy; $ make $ sudo make install.
Overall, Gatotray is a fantastic tool for both professionals and tech-savvy individuals who desire to monitor their CPU usage status, frequency, and temperature. It is comprehensive, organized, and visually appealing, making it an absolute must-have for anyone keeping tabs on their CPU.
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