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== gpt-5-1 ==
=== User: reduce the fan noise on my antix linux laptop ===
reduce the fan noise on my antix linux laptop

=== Assistant: Here are several reliable ways to reduce fan noise on an antiX Linux laptop, ranging from simple tweaks to more advance… ===
Here are several reliable ways to reduce fan noise on an antiX Linux laptop, ranging from simple tweaks to more advanced tuning. antiX is lightweight but still gives you access to most standard Linux tools.

=== ✅ 1. Check CPU frequency scaling ===

If your CPU is constantly running at high speed, the fan will run more often.

===== Install cpufreq tools =====

antiX usually includes them, but if not:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo apt install cpufrequtils

</syntaxhighlight>

===== Set a quieter governor (e.g., powersave or ondemand) =====

To test temporarily:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo cpufreq-set -g powersave

</syntaxhighlight>

To apply automatically on boot:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo nano /etc/default/cpufrequtils

</syntaxhighlight>

Add or edit the line:

<syntaxhighlight>GOVERNOR="ondemand"

</syntaxhighlight>

Save → reboot.

This alone often cuts fan noise by half.

=== ✅ 2. Install auto-cpufreq (more intelligent control) ===

This dynamically adjusts CPU speed and power usage.

===== Install: =====

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo apt install auto-cpufreq

</syntaxhighlight>

or if not in your repository:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">git clone https://github.com/AdnanHodzic/auto-cpufreq
cd auto-cpufreq
sudo ./auto-cpufreq-installer

</syntaxhighlight>

Then enable:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo auto-cpufreq --install

</syntaxhighlight>

This can significantly reduce heat and fan speed automatically.

=== ✅ 3. Clean your laptop vents ===

Not software, but a major cause:
* Dust blocks airflow → CPU gets hot → fan runs max.
* Use compressed air or brush the vents.

=== ✅ 4. Check for rogue processes ===

Something may be using 100% CPU.

Run:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">top

</syntaxhighlight>

or

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">htop

</syntaxhighlight>

Look for anything stuck at high CPU (e.g., browsers, trackers, runaway processes).

Kill with:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">kill PID

</syntaxhighlight>

=== ✅ 5. Enable TLP for better power management ===

TLP reduces power use and heat.

Install:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo apt install tlp tlp-rdw
sudo systemctl enable tlp
sudo systemctl start tlp

</syntaxhighlight>

TLP is lightweight and works well on laptops.

=== ✅ 6. Install thinkfan or fan control (if supported) ===

If your laptop exposes fan sensors, you can control the curve.

===== Detect sensors: =====

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo apt install lm-sensors
sudo sensors-detect
sensors

</syntaxhighlight>

If you see a controllable fan, you can install:

<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">sudo apt install thinkfan

</syntaxhighlight>

Note: Not all laptops support manual fan control.

=== ✅ 7. Reduce browser load ===

Browsers cause huge CPU spikes:
* Disable video autoplay
* Close unused tabs
* Turn off hardware acceleration if it causes load
* Try lighter browsers (Librewolf, Falkon, Midori, IceCat)

=== 🟦 If you want, I can help you with: ===

✔ Checking what CPU governor you're currently using
✔ Finding what is causing the heat
✔ Setting up auto-cpufreq or TLP
✔ Diagnosing with sensors

Just tell me what you've tried so far or paste the output of:

<syntaxhighlight>cpufreq-info

</syntaxhighlight>

or

<syntaxhighlight>sensors

</syntaxhighlight>

== References ==
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