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The September 9 Steam client update is one of the largest in recent memory. It introduces dozens of bug fixes and several new features meant to improve the user interface, controller inputs, and performance monitoring. One notable addition is CPU temperature monitoring – but enabling it requires users to decide whether they trust Valve with access to the Windows kernel.
When Valve debuted Steam's in-game performance monitor in July, the company warned that supporting CPU temperature tracking would require kernel-level privileges. With this update, users now have the option to enable or skip that feature.

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