Apps and More

The first piece of software I played with was Intel NUC Audio Studio. There are various controls for audio settings. There are also controls for the Intel GPU, although we don't really get to use it directly—the controls instead adjust settings for the desktop in general.


Intel NUC Software Studio is where the majority of hardware controls sit, with various options available. The main panel offers battery controls directly, while the other shown options are accessed via their own panels.


Performance Tuning Panel gives you options to change the fan profile and power usage model in the various modes and enable a full-speed fan option called "Benchmark Mode" that also maximizes the GPU's power use. There is also a "Passive" mode which quietens the system almost completely, and we have some quick display settings, as the color profile and brightness can affect power use.


There are two separate control panels for the built-in LEDs; one for the keyboard LEDs and another for the little strip out front, so you can adjust each independently.


The last page is a system monitor. It provides various bits of information about the system's hardware.