Ah hah! Thanks for the info, guys (Ryan, Laurent). I'll use TOP instead of the process viewer from now on & find out which apps are doing the processor hogging.
I guess I shouldn't feel too bad about the fan running - I don't have AC in my house, and summer is keeping things at a toasty 80º or so in my computer room. I've got the Ti up on a PodiumPad, so it doesn't get TOO warm. The fan noise (as has been well argued here and on other forums) gets irritating. Again thanks very much for the info!! JC -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:" Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com