diff --git a/wiki/linux/tlp.md b/wiki/linux/tlp.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..758897a --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/linux/tlp.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +# TLP + +[TLP](https://linrunner.de/tlp) is a linux command line utility for saving +laptop battery power aswell as optimizing battery life. + +## Setup + +TLP can be installed on most distributions by installing the `tlp` package. +Afterwards the TLP +[service](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service) needs to be +started and enabled. +In contrast to other +[SystemD services](/wiki/linux/systemd.md#startstopenabledisable-a-service) this +can be done by running `sudo tlp start`. + +## Configure Battery Charge Thresholds + +There are two battery charge thresholds. +The first is `START_CHARGE_THRESH` this threshold contains the battery charge +level below which charging will begin. +`STOP_CHARGE_TRESH` is the second threshold. +It describes up to which level the battery will be charged. +Battery charge thresholds are used to limit the charging of the battery to +extend the battery life. + +Thresholds can be set in the file `/etc/tlp.conf`. +Search and edit the following lines according to your needs. + +```txt +START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=75 +STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=80 +```