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Oleh Stasula

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No stats on GPU usage

Would be nice if it had stats on GPU usage as I game with my machine and trying to figure out an optimal video setting is always a challange if you only go off FPS. It would be great if I could see more info in this area of my hardware. Other than that, nice clean interface.

DanielGP

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for feedback! 🤩 I have GPU feature on my list, can't promise any date yet, but for sure it will come eventually!

Dropped istat menus for this one...

iStat menus was getting too heavy. so far enjoying it more than others everything what i need to keep eye on. awating future refinements. is there a way to make start up window and dock icon not appear at logon?
Update: thank you for prompt response. I would love to give it 5 stars but here are few reasons I cant justify more stars.
1] app is advertised as system activity monitor, yet it lacks proccess and network activity details which is defaut in other apps. (with helper tools installed)
like what proccess is taking bandwith or cpu usage.
2] Other apps with more functionality costs half or even less. (one is 5 bucks and other is 10)
3] for me external IP address only worked once, after that never shows external IP even after multiple reboots. (would be useful for people with VPN)
so yes eventually when app gets there i will update it to 5 stars.

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adarkenigma

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for feedback! That is unfortunately how is will be for at least some time. Changing that requires significant app overhaul, which I don't have time for, because I work on the new features to the app. If that is the only issue you have, I think it is minor, and the app deserves a few more stars.

Power to Ukraine

This app is really useful to have, especially when doing heavy tasks.

I initially had an issue where I was unable to view this app in my Menu Bar. This was due to how Apple handles menu items on the new MacBook Pro. I simply consolidated my menu items and it appeared.

I am still eagarly waiting for M1 Max GPU information as most of my tasks are GPU intensive.

Thank you again and I hope you are staying safe in Ukraine!

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AlexStrologo

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback! 🤩 There is an improved Menu Bar handling coming already in the next app update. GPU information is coming in one of the next updates too.

Getting better each update

I have been using Usage system monitor for months on my MacBook Pro. Works very well! Developer is actively updating the app to address bugs.

FannyDude

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for feedback! 🤩

Awesome App

Superb app, missed the old price but still worth it. Would be great to have the fan rpm.

Krato0s

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for feedback! 🤩 And you can install Helper app to enable Fans feature in the app. https://usage.pro/mac/helper.html

Nice Program. Could use more features.

As a former Windows user, I have always been baffled as to why Macs don’t have drive LEDs on their systems. I have older software that places a virtual LED light in the menubar (which I like a lot) However, it is older software and is apt to be retired at some point. Therefore, I would appreciate one in Usage. I realize I could use Activity Monitor to check disk activity, that is a very clumsy method. Having a drive LED on the menubar is a much more convenient way to check drive status at a glance.

Also I would like the option to set colors for the individual items Usage sets in the menubar based on thresholds (for example green/yellow/red to notate normal/caution/critical conditions) or plain white for all conditions (as they are now) based on user preferences.

As examples, if CPU temperature or usage, memory usage and/or free disk space pass certain thresholds, set the color based on them.

As for the disk LED if you chose to add one, I wold like it to be green when the drives are idle and red when they are in use. And, finally, perhaps the option for use one LED for all drives or individual LEDS for each drive via user choice.

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RGM1956

3 years ago

Response from developer

I would gladly fix the issue, but I don't understand what does not work for you. Please elaborate. Also, you can reach me via email at oleh@usage.pro, if that is easier for you. Thanks!

Great app - info you need at a glance

As a developer who is always managing system resources, this app is great for keeping a quick eye on things. Some suggestions below.

I would love more data within the popover widgets. Example: List the top processes using the most memory. Imagine being able to tap a quit/re-launch icon for hung apps. Or which app(s) is consuming the most traffic.

The config UI is really nice, I would add a confirmation on close if the user forgot to tap save.

Accessing the config should live within the gear menu to avoid requiring users to mystery tap

I would love some color in the menu bar, such as a green to red gradiant for the under load bars, or something else to break up the white.

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entity_

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks a lot for feedback and great ideas! 🤩 I'm working on many new features and customizations. And all what you mentioned is already on my roadmap.

Goof - but it's not telling me the one thing I REALLY need to know - the CPU temperature

If it could be updated to include this, then it would be five stars. I shall hold off paying for pro until this is added.

Sarah-Jane

3 years ago

Response from developer

I'm happy to say that Processor Temperature is now released. Please update the app to the latest version, and install the Helper app from app's preferences. And enjoy!

Love the app!

Amazing app! Would be even better if you were able to reduce its energy usage.

ConnorTheParrot

3 years ago

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback! 🤩 I'm constantly trying to improve the app, including its energy usage. If you have some specific findings, I would love to hear more about that. In that case please reach out to me via email at oleh@usage.pro. Thanks again!

Excellent - just a tiny bug

This is a really intelligent and functional app. Highly recommended. Just one small fix needed to get my money and 5 stars…if you place the menu bar item too far to the right, the right hand side of the popover disappears off the edge of the screen.

Nadley