diff --git a/wiki/linux/power_management.md b/wiki/linux/power_management.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cae6fe9 --- /dev/null +++ b/wiki/linux/power_management.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# Power Management + +This entry addresses the saving of battery usage aswell as battery care. +Other than this it also focusses on the general management and usage of power. + +## Programs + +The following list consists of programs that work as battery saver or battery care. + +- [TLP](/wiki/linux/tlp.md) is a utility for saving battery. +- [PowerTOP](https://github.com/fenrus75/powertop) is a program to display and analyze power usage. +- [tp-battery-mode](https://github.com/zhanghai/tp-battery-mode) is a tool to set battery thresholds. diff --git a/wiki/linux/tlp.md b/wiki/linux/tlp.md index 758897a..63fa637 100644 --- a/wiki/linux/tlp.md +++ b/wiki/linux/tlp.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # TLP -[TLP](https://linrunner.de/tlp) is a linux command line utility for saving -laptop battery power aswell as optimizing battery life. +[TLP](https://linrunner.de/tlp) is a linux command line utility for +[saving laptop battery power](/wiki/linux/battery_saving.md) aswell as optimizing battery life. ## Setup @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Afterwards the TLP 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`. +can be done by running `sudo tlp start` and running `systemctl enable tlp.service`. ## Configure Battery Charge Thresholds @@ -30,3 +30,5 @@ Search and edit the following lines according to your needs. START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=75 STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=80 ``` + +This can also be achieved by using [tp-battery-mode](/wiki/linux/battery_saving.md#programs)