https://mrtomlinux.org/tags/laptops/ Recent content in Laptops on Linux Café Hugo en Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:56:41 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-06-24-taming-the-beast-how-i-finally-got-my-laptops/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:56:41 +0200 https://mrtomlinux.org/post/2026-06-24-taming-the-beast-how-i-finally-got-my-laptops/ <h2 id="introduction-to-power-consumption">Introduction to Power Consumption</h2> <p>I&rsquo;ve always been concerned about my laptop&rsquo;s power consumption, and in 2025, I noticed my battery life was decreasing significantly. After some research and experimentation, I was able to get my laptop&rsquo;s power consumption under control. I&rsquo;ll share my experience and the steps I took to achieve this.</p> <h2 id="identifying-the-problem">Identifying the Problem</h2> <p>The first step was to identify the main power-hungry components of my laptop. I used the <code>powertop</code> tool to monitor my laptop&rsquo;s power consumption in real-time. This tool provides a detailed breakdown of power usage by component, allowing me to pinpoint the areas that needed improvement.</p>