I’ve installed TLP on my Lenovo ThinkBook laptop and was wondering if there are additional steps I can take to extend the battery life when using the laptop unplugged.

Could you please share more tips and tricks for maximizing battery life on Linux laptops?

  • vbatts@lemmy.ml
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    6 months ago

    In the bios of many thinkpads there are options about powering USB ports while the machine is suspended or powered off. I disable that, because I want battery life even when suspended. Also an option about some windows suspend or S3 suspend, I chose S3 suspend, but don’t have clear evidence this choice makes a difference.

    • rotopenguin@infosec.pubEnglish
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      6 months ago

      I don’t think that you’re losing any power with the “usb ports powered” option on. It’s just there if you want to use your (sleeping) laptop as a $1000 power bank to charge your phone.

      Personally, I turn it off just because I would rather use a $20 battery pack instead of wearing out my laptop.