A minor update to App Tamer fixes a problem with the recently-released “wake for audio” feature that’s designed to prevent sound from stuttering when apps are slowed down. Version 2.8 failed to recognize when sound was playing through speakers connected via HDMI or DisplayPort – something that’s not uncommon when using an external monitor that has built-in speakers. Version 2.8.1 fixes that.
App Tamer 2.8.1 also adds a few under-the-hood changes that should make things less awkward when App Tamer is forced to quit. Any apps that have been slowed down will be returned to their normal operating speed within a few seconds.
Details and download links are available on the App Tamer release page. If you’re already running App Tamer to optimize CPU usage on your Mac (smart person, you are) just choose “Check for Update” from the menu in the lower right corner of its window.
