Make programs run faster
Speed Freak is a useful tool for prioritizing certain applications to receive more CPU power, resulting in faster and more stable performance. Developed by Big Fat Stinking Software, Speed Freak allows you to allocate a percentage of resources to front-end applications in order to enhance their speed and stability. It offers both Basic and Advanced modes, giving users control over resource allocation and frequency of optimization.
By default, all processes in Mac OS X have equal priority, which may not be logical considering that some applications require more resources than others. Speed Freak solves this issue by using the Unix 'renice' command to override the default priority settings. This ensures that the most active applications receive the necessary CPU power to run smoothly.
It is important to note that Speed Freak does not affect graphics card performance or improve 3D gaming speeds. However, it can speed up page loading times by allocating more resources to web browsers. While Speed Freak may cause some instability issues in the short term, it proves to be remarkably effective in optimizing system performance.
Overall, Speed Freak is a straightforward and easy-to-use tool for enhancing the speed and stability of your most active applications.
