Some fan control software applications allow users to manage their online activities and preferences in a secure and convenient way. Others are designed for more general use, such as managing social media accounts or controlling the playback of music.

Most manufacturers have their own PC monitoring and fan control tools that work well with their hardware. Users can use multiple tools at the same time to create conflicts when tools control the same component.

This article covers the third-party tools that work on almost all systems, regardless of hardware brand. These tools work on desktops and laptops and they need to be working to be effective. For convenience, it can also be configured to boot into Windows.

It is important to set the fan curve correctly in order to achieve peak performance and avoid noise.