Questions tagged [laptop-mode]

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Is it problematic to never turn off the laptop?

I have been just closing the screen and I found that very convenient, but, is it better to turn off each night? Does this make any difference how long the laptop will last?
Zeynel
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laptop mode in Linux vs solid state drive (SSD)

I have a device running Ubuntu 10.04 with SSD drive and want to optimize its power consumption. As far as I understood laptop mode documentation, it is intended for conventional disk drives. Does it make sense to configure laptop mode on Linux…
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How to force laptop mode on/off

root@vi-notebook:/home/vi# laptop_mode start force Laptop mode enabled, not active How to start laptop mode? It starts successfully when AC adapter is removed, but not by explicit command. The system is GNU/Linux Debian i386 squeeze (not up to…
Vi.
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Laptop Usage on Airplanes

Do I require a mobile stick? Is there an in flight type wireless connection to be online? Can I plug my laptop in on the plane if my battery won't last?