# hotrod > Quick CPU warmer written in Go to unthaw your uncrustables or warm you up. Meant for Linux laptops. (inspired by thaw-carrots) ### build Requirements: Go 1.18.6+, just. ``` just build just install ``` ### usage Default temp is 70 celsius. Please only select a temperature suitable for your CPU. ``hotrod -t=80`` to run to 80 celsius. Just run ``hotrod`` for default temperature. ![hot rod from transformers animated screenshot](https://codeberg.org/gigirassy/hotrod/raw/branch/main/img/hotrod.png)