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Dev builds HeatLens widget to show PC heat output in plain language
A developer created HeatLens, a desktop widget that converts PC power draw into room heat metrics like BTU/hr and session heat. It pulls data from LibreHardwareMonitor, nvidia-smi, and Linux RAPL, offering trend graphs and CFM estimates. The open-source tool is available on GitHub for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
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A niche but practical tool for gamers and PC enthusiasts who want to understand their rig's thermal impact without manual math.
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I couldn't find how much heat my PC puts in the room, so I built a widget →
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