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The command "acpi -t" is used to display the current temperature information of a computer system or certain hardware components.
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a standard that defines various aspects of power management and hardware configuration on a computer. It provides an interface between the operating system and the computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).
The "-t" option specifically queries and displays thermal information, such as the current temperature, for various thermal zones or sensors in the system. These zones or sensors can include the CPU, GPU, motherboard, battery, etc., depending on the hardware and system configuration.
When you run the "acpi -t" command in a terminal or command prompt, it will typically output the current temperature values in Celsius (°C) for the available thermal zones. The output may include labels or identifiers for the different sensors, followed by their corresponding temperature readings.