Power management (PM) software is a crucial component in battery-powered systems, such as PDAs and laptops, because it helps conserve power when the system is inactive. As a simple example, power may ...

OK, I admit it, I've been very remiss. Not once in this blog have I written about a power management utility intended for those of you with Linux desktops. So, happy to report that I've come across an ...

In an era when remote work, video conferencing, and travel-heavy lifestyles are the norm, users expect laptops to last longer unplugged. Meanwhile, growing awareness of sustainability adds pressure to ...

The Intel Atom chips found in most netbooks include some nifty power management features that makes it easy to overclock or underclock the CPU depending on whether you want to prioritize performance ...

When balanced mode secretly behaves like performance.

At a summit in Canada next week, Linux developers will meet to discuss ways of improving Linux's power management capabilities. The Green Linux initiative is being organised by the Linux Foundation, ...