OSX El Capitan – TBS

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in Turbo Boost Switcher — 6 Comments ↓

Hi all

Edit: Post outdated. The app works fine with this OS Version and above (Yosemite and macOS Sierra). Go to Home and keep reading ;). 

As you can see the promised new version of TBS has not been released yet. I’ve just installed OSX El Capitan, and there are some problems with the signing feature.

Even trying to bypass that doesn’t work. Why is that? Ok, Apple deactivated that feature on OSX El Capitan.

“As of OS X El Capitan, the kext-dev-mode boot-arg is now obsolete.” (read more here). Ok, you can do it (at your own risk, I strongly advise against doing it) but you need to reboot to Recovery OS and more. Read here.

I’ve just requested Apple a certificate in order to sign the kernel module. Problem? I don’t know how much time Apple takes to answer this requested.

I’ll keep you all updated here and in my twitter account since I’m not releasing the new version until I’m sure it will work with OSX El Capitan.

Thanks!

And again…., remember to become root and/or use and Admin account in order to use the app, since kernel extensions need to be installed with a root account (or an user that can become root), and of course, follow this instructions.

Best!

New version features and release date

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in Otras @en — 2 Comments ↓

Ok, so it looks like new version of OSX is coming by the end of this month, so a new version of Turbo Boost Switcher will be released several days after to ensure full compatibility. Ok.., I’m thinking about developing some app for the incoming new Apple TV, but I’ll make an effort to publish this new version.

These are the new features and fixes the new version will include. For those who already have the PRO version, you won’t need to purchase the new one, you will receive the update for free.

Ok, the minimum feature list (thinking about including one of two more) and status are:

PRO only:

  • Cores: Choose number of cores active configuration (Single Core, Two cores, etc). TBD
  • Auto enable / Disable: As many of you have requested, you will be able to configure if you want to auto enable or disable Turbo Boost depending on the app. IN Development
  • Notifications: Whenever turbo boost is auto enabled / disabled, the app will issue a notification if you activate this feature. IN Development

Both PRO and FREE versions:

  • Battery connector: Activate one option to auto-disable Turbo Boost when your Mac battery charged is unplugged. IN Development
  • Fix: Remove output to syslog. DONE
  • Fix: Display icon ok when dark profile is on. DONE
  • Fix: Icon status bar refresh problems. DONE
  • Fix: Problems sometimes when choosing temp sensor. DONE

Just to finish this post, I have received some messages requesting the app to “remember” the root password and things like that. Asking for root password is mandatory, since the app install & uninstalls a kernel module, and to do that you need to be root.

In order to achieve that, the app uses the OSX sdk and services, so depending on your user account and its configuration, you will need (or not) to enter the root password. In my computer (and other confirmed users I’ve talked with) I just need to enter the root password once and, after that, It never asks for it again until I completely shut-down and reboot my computer.

Thanks again and best!

Edit: There was a mistake when posting this entry. Notifications will be of course just for the PRO version, since they will be displayed when Turbo Boost is enabled / disabled depending on auto configuration values. Sorry for the inconvenience.

TBS – New version incoming

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in Turbo Boost Switcher — 2 Comments ↓

Ok, it’s summer again (almost), and I hope to have enough time to release a new version of Turbo Boost Switcher, both free and pro ones. The PRO one will also include extra features not available on the free version.

I’ve received lots of feature requests by email, posts on github or through this blog. Sorry if I can’t answer all of your messages (there’re a lot and I also have to work, eat, take care of my kids…), but I can promise that I read all of you messages.

So stay tuned and thank you again for using the app….and if you want to help and you really like it, you can always buy the pro version 😛

Best!

Turbo Boost Switcher Free – Link restored!

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in Turbo Boost Switcher — No Comments ↓

Hi,

The binary of free version is available again. The issue with Amazon Web Services was closed.

Best!

Free version of TBS: Binary download link broken

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in News, Turbo Boost Switcher — No Comments ↓

Hi!

I’am aware the download link for the free version of Turbo Boost Switcher is broken. Thank you for reporting it!

It’s an issue with S3 service.., I’ll restore it ASAP so check frequently the status on the web.

I’ve written to Amazon, will post the final resolution and restore the link in the next hours.

Best!

Turbo Boost Switcher – Home Page

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in News — No Comments ↓

Hi!

Just playing around and released a “Home” page for Turbo Boost Switcher to make it “justice” :).

You can check it out at: http://tbswitcher.rugarciap.com/

Hope you like it!

Among that, just founded a video about Turbo Boost Switcher on Youtube from Luke Palmer, describing how to use the app.

Thanks Luke!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaex48NO4o8

Best.

Turbo Boost Switcher 1.2.0 (Free and Pro) available

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in Otras @en — 1 Comment ↓

Finally, Turbo Boost 1.2.0 is available for download, on two flavours, Free (same as always) and Pro.

Get them here from here.

The features included on this release are (for both versions):

  1. Auto Enable on Exit: When you Quit the app, it’ll automatically reenable Turbo Boost in case you forgot to do it.
  2. Configure if Turbo Boost is disabled / enabled when the app is launched.
  3. Updated GUI with configuration section.
  4. Retina Icons included.
  5. Improved Main Icon design.
  6. Fixed a couple of bugs on temperature monitoring.

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Among that, the Pro one includes:

  • Auto Configuration: With this new feature, you can set the processes you want for which the Turbo Boost feature will be enabled / disabled automatically. You just need to choose an application / running process and done! Turbo Boost Switcher will do the work for you, enabling and disabling when needed.

tbswitcher_pro

Motivation for this pro version? As told on a previous post, I feel more confortable if you receive something in exchange for your support on the app among, of course, my eternal gratitude! :). I’ve fixed the price on 9.95$ (lower than the lowest of the donations I’ve received), and again, for those of you who have supported it, you’ll receive soon a discount code to purchase the app for free.

Finally, the free version will always be free :), and have the same updates, changes… than the pro one.

Hope you enjoy this version! I’ll wait for your comments and suggestions :).

Best!

Turbo Boost 1.2.0 incoming

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in News

Hello there!

As usual, too much time since my last post, so I’ve decided to let all you know I’ll be releasing a new version of Turbo Boost Switcher very soon.

This version will feature:

  1. Enable on Exit: When you Quit the app, it’ll automatically reenable Turbo Boost in case you forgot to do it.
  2. Configure if Turbo Boost is disabled / enabled when the app is launched.
  3. Updated GUI with configuration section.
  4. Retina Icons included.
  5. Improved Main Icon design.
  6. Fixed a couple of bugs on temperature monitoring.

Among this features, I was thinking seriously on changing the “donations” accepted policy. I’ll disable them and release a Pro version of Turbo Boost, called.., yes, you guessed, Turbo Boost Switcher Pro :D. I’ll do that because I feel more confortable with the idea you receiving something for your support on the app. Ah!, and for those of you who have donated (not matter how much), you will receive a free copy of the Pro version, thank you again for your support!

This Pro version will include also an exclusive featured called “Auto Config“. With this option, you will be able to set the applications for what Turbo Boost will be disabled automatically. When you quit any of those apps, Turbo Boost will be reenabled for you! So just set the apps for which you want Turbo Boost to be disabled and forget!!!.

Hope you like the idea.

Stay tunned!!

Turbo Boost Switcher v1.2.0

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in News — 5 Comments ↓

Hello all,

The 2.1.0 version of Turbo Boost Switcher for OSX is finally up and available for download.

Edit: Current version is 2.1.0 now.

This version includes several fixes and cool new features:

  • Remember permissions, so the app only asks for root password the first time.
  • Status check on wake up
  • Check for updates
  • Power efficiency improved
  • Console log error messages removed
  • Other minor bug-fixes
  • Configure apps that enable / disable turbo boost automatically
  • Notifications
  • And more!…

The update is recommended to all users, so stop reading and go for it now!

Download Turbo Boost Switcher 2.1.0 now!

New Version of Turbo Boost Switcher incoming…

Posted on by rugarciap Posted in Otras @en — 3 Comments ↓

Hi everyone!

After several months working on other projects, I’m getting back again to Turbo Boost Switcher developments.

I’ll release a new version ASAP that will include a patch for the “suspend” bug some of you are reporting, causing the “On” – “Off” status label to display out of sync with the real turbo boost status.

I’m also changing the host since, as you can see, the current one have decided to include ads on my site, so I’ll move out to another one with no ads.

Thanks for your support ant patience, and have a great day!

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