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The command "acpi -tf" is used to check the temperature and thermal information of your system using the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) framework.
Here's what each part of the command does:
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"acpi": This is the main command, which stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. It is a standard for communication between the operating system and hardware components, including temperature sensors and thermal management controllers.
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"-t": This option is used to display the thermal information of your system. It specifically focuses on the temperature information.
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"-f": This option is used to format the output in a friendly and human-readable way. It provides a more convenient display of the temperature and thermal data.
When you run the "acpi -tf" command, it retrieves the temperature information from the ACPI interface and displays it in a readable format. This can include details such as the current temperature of different sensors (e.g., CPU temperature) and thresholds for warning or critical temperatures. The specific output will depend on your hardware and the support provided by your system's ACPI implementation.