WinCooler 1.02
Copyright Atmosoft 1999, 2000.


WinCooler is a low power idle process for Win95/98 that cools your CPU by
halting it when it is idle. This extends the operating life time of your
CPU, and reduces power use.

WinCooler detects when the operating system is idle, and calls the CPUs HLT
command, which puts the CPU into low power mode. This method of cooling has
been built into x86 microprocessors since the 486, and was designed by
microprocessor engineers. Linux, Windows NT, and OS/2 have a built in low
power idle process which does the same thing, allowing them to run cooler
and use less power. WinCooler makes this technology available to Win95/98.

Many programs, such as word processors, spreadsheets, and databases spend
much of their time waiting for input, but otherwise doing nothing. Why should
you let your processor continue operating at full power while there is
nothing to do. WinCooler uses this idle time to take advantage of the
microprocessors low power mode, and does so without impacting performance.

Cool CPUs last longer, a 10°C decrease in the average operating temperature
of a CPU will double its lifetime. Higher CPU temperature results in internal
degradation in the form of electromigration, and reduces the conductivity of
internal interconnects, causing operation timing errors. Save your CPU, and
use WinCooler.

Notebook computer users can cool down their notebooks, and extend their
battery charge by 1/2 to 1 full hour. WinCooler works in addition to other
power saving measures. WinCooler works while you are actively using your
computer. The only time WinCooler doesn't work is when your CPU is 100% in
use by other programs.


REQUIREMENTS

    Windows 95/98


CONTACT

    info@wincooler.com

    Questions will be answered on the web site.  Please see the online FAQ before 
    asking any questions.
    The FAQ will be maintained at the program web site:    www.wincooler.com

HISTORY

    8-31-1991 V1.00 Original Release
    7-08-2000 V1.02 Upgraded processor recognition
