Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:01:27 -0500 From: chris.schumann@gmail.com To: fedora-laptop-list@redhat.com Subject: Re: Want to Help Fedora Suck Less
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Have you considered using laptop mode tools which can help with hard disk clicking and power saving?
I use powertop, which helps a lot, but I have to remember to use it every time I restart, which is more often than it used to be with F9.
The laptop mode tools can run as a service and switch settings depending on whether the laptop is connected to mains or running off battery automatically. From my experience this has helped with battery life a lot on my Dell and HP laptops.