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.

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.

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.

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!

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!