#powersaving — Public Fediverse posts

Just tested TLP on a ThinkCentre M920q (i5-8500T, 35W TDP) running Proxmox: idle power dropped from 18W to 12W with TLP bat mode + runtime PM on NVMe + intel_powersave governor. That is a 33% reduction. The settings that matter most:

1. CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_AC=performance (when plugged in)
2. CPU_SCALING_GOVERNOR_ON_BAT=powersave
3. RUNTIME_PM_ON_BAT=auto (PCIe power management)
4. DISK_APM_LEVEL_ON_BAT=128 (HDD spin-down)
5. WiFi power_save on (offload off for latency-sensitive apps)

Combined with C6 sleep state enabled in BIOS, the box idles at 11-13W. That is barely more than a Raspberry Pi 5 with 3x the compute. SFF/NUC + TLP is the sweet spot for 24/7 homelab.

#HomeLab #TLP #PowerSaving #Linux #Proxmox

I'd love to hear your opinions on a possible change to the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool's configuration.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/issues/899

I just released version 1.10.2 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool. It provides a bug fix that restores the ability to set the charge threshold on ASUS laptops. This feature was broken by a change in kernel 7.1.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/releases/tag/1.10.2
https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/blob/main/changelog#L30
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/drivers/platform/x86?id=186bf9031666602d61b40832181b6b6fdc3ba4dc

I just released version 1.10.1 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool. It fixes a charge threshold issue on Lenovo laptops (non-ThinkPad and ThinkBooks) and the start of tlp.service on Fedora.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/releases/tag/1.10.1
https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/blob/main/changelog

Following a successful beta phase, version 1.10.0 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool has been completed and published today.

You can now choose the profile to use for automatic switching. For example, you may set it to balanced on AC and power-saving on battery power.

Support for power profiles and frequency limits on Intel Xe/Arc GPUs has been added, charge thresholds work with newer kernels and additional hardware.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/releases/tag/1.10.0
https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/blob/main/changelog

I have just released version 1.10.0-beta.2 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool.

A number of changes and fixes have accumulated since the first beta. Please take the opportunity to participate in the beta test. I'm looking forward to your results!

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/issues/870
https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/blob/main/changelog

I have just released version 1.10.0-beta.1 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool.

You can now choose the profile to use for automatic switching. For example, you may set it to balanced on AC and power-saving on battery power. Support for power profiles and frequency limits on Intel Xe/Arc GPUs has been added, charge thresholds work with newer kernels and additional hardware.

Please take part in the beta test . I’m excited to see your results!

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/issues/870
https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/blob/main/changelog

Version 1.9.1 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool was released. It consists mainly of security fixes for #tlp-pd. For details, please refer to the publication by the #openSUSE Security Team.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/releases/tag/1.9.1
https://security.opensuse.org/2026/01/07/tlp-polkit-authentication-bypass.html

I have just released version 1.9.0 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool.

Enjoy the brand new #tlp-pd (TLP Profiles Daemon) for easy profile switching with a mouse click!

tlp-pd replaces #power-profiles-daemon by implementing the same D-Bus API that major Linux desktop environments like GNOME, KDE and Cinnamon already use.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/releases/tag/1.9.0

I have just released version 1.9.0-beta.1 of the #TLP #Linux #powersaving tool.

The key innovation in this release is the new Profiles Daemon. #tlp-pd enables you to conveniently switch between performance (AC), balanced (BAT) and power-saving (SAV) settings profiles from your Linux desktop environment and replaces #power-profiles-daemon.

Please take part in the beta test. I look forward to seeing your results.

https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/releases/tag/1.9.0-beta.1
https://github.com/linrunner/TLP/issues/832

Sleep mode and Hibernate mode are both power-saving options in Windows, but they work differently. Sleep stores your session in RAM and uses a little power for quick resume. Hibernate saves data to the hard drive, uses no power. https://windows101tricks.com/hibernate-vs-sleep-mode/
#SleepMode #Hibernatemode #Tech #technology #powersaving #Energysaving #Laptop #computer

This update is live NOW! (non-beta!)

Of course, being a fan of power-saving and efficiency, I immediately activated it.

It seems none of my currently installed games support it, though. (games have to actively support it so there's a proper way to downscale whatever saving they can use.)

So, looking forward to tech YouTube channels with actual comparisons.

I don't think many people will actually enable this setting, but I'll gladly give it a try!

#Playstation #Gaming #PS5 #EnergyEfficency #PowerSaving #Consoles #EnergySaving

I know preserve battery health is good for me, but my brain sure does love to see that 100% charge.

#gnome48 #powersaving #battery

Xfinity XB3 hardware mod: Disable WiFi and save 2 watts

https://gist.github.com/pmarks-net/af40dba69272806c1ec9cbe71429d2e7

#HackerNews #Xfinity #XB3 #Mod #WiFi #PowerSaving #HardwareHack

12 Essential Android Tweaks for Maximum Battery Life

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.gizchina.com/2024/11/10/12-essential-android-tweaks-for-maximum-battery-life/

Power Saving Tips: Are You Really Saving Energy?

"It's unclear just how much power you're really saving by
turning it off"

Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night?
https://askleo.com article 2968

#PowerSaving #ComputerUsage #EnergyEfficiency #TechTips #ComputerCare #SaveEnergy #StandbyMode #ComputerLifeSpan #GreenTech #BackupSolutions #SustainableTech #PCMaintenance #PowerConsumption #NighttimeRoutine #TechAdvice #EcoFriendlyTech #ComputerStandby #HardwareLongevity #AutomatedBackups #Turn

@gurkan seeing weird sub-2-minute behaviour here as well. Haven't figured out yet why. Blamed #KDEPlasma first, but there weren't any changes to its configuration.

#PowerSaving #DPMS

Is it me or Fedora 39 is really provide less power through (non-charging) USB ports? Seems that is true on every F39 installation I have!

#fedora #powersaving

Mini-#PC really big: #AMD's #Ryzen processors stand for very high energy #efficiency, which in the form of the Ryzen 7000U series used in the #TUXEDO Nano Pro - Gen12 enables #powersaving, yet powerful operation.

https://www.tuxedocomputers.com/en/TUXEDO-Nano-Pro-Gen12.tuxedo

Question for #Material #scientists or #sustainability enthusiasts

What materials, besides metal, could (low energy) heat pumps be constructed from?

#climate #PowerSaving #ResourceSaving methods

Cant these fuckers actually do their damn job?

Like, just once in their damn lives!

Why does Ted Cruz think your Xbox is woke? https://www.polygon.com/23571706/xbox-ted-cruz-woke-power-saving

#USSenate #Xbox #PowerSaving #EnergyEfficiency #GamingNews

This is a (partial) enumeration of reasons why your #Synology #NAS may never enter hibernation or wake up from it.

Basically this means "Don't use it, it is broken anyway." 😞

#powersaving #climatefriendly

https://kb.synology.com/en-id/DSM/tutorial/What_stops_my_Synology_NAS_from_entering_System_Hibernation

USB Power Bank’s Auto-Off Becomes Useful Feature In Garage Door Remote - For devices that are destined for momentary and infrequent use as well as battery ... - https://hackaday.com/2021/07/06/usb-power-banks-auto-off-becomes-useful-feature-in-garage-door-remote/ #wirelesshacks #powersaving #garagedoor #powerbank #auto-off #remote #diy

Looking at the new #powersaving settings, we have now more than one day possible on the #pinephone with #phosh

ESP32 Trail Camera Goes the Distance on AA Batteries - There’s no shortage of things to like about the ESP8266 and ESP32, but if we had to make a list of t... more: https://hackaday.com/2020/05/18/esp32-trail-camera-goes-the-distance-on-aa-batteries/ #digitalcamerashacks #microcontrollers #optoisolator #powersaving #lowpower #mosfet #esp32

why doesn't xfce4-power-manager reliably turn off or put to sleep the display even though there are no input events or video playback happening? how can we find out which process is resetting the idle time counter? #xfce #linux #display #powersaving #powermngmt

@ProtoDrew
This reminds us of a problem we've heard about. Look into the #powerSaving measures. Search "#wifi #ubuntu power-saving" maybe "intermittant" also.

There are step-by-step articles out there that explore many reasons. Look for the power-saving one.

We have our fingers crossed for you.