Laptop Thoughts: Making Your Linux Laptop Sip Power

"Power saving is a hot topic for laptop users who need to get things done when they are on the move and running on limited battery energy. Here is a list of smart Linux tricks to save battery power. According to Less Watts.org, the leading source for power saving tips on Linux, the following components of our computer consumes most of our battery life and we can lengthen our battery life by tweaking them:"

There are probably about as many guides on how to extend your laptop's battery life as there are atoms in the universe, however most of them tend to be Windows or OSX focused. Some will include tips that apply to all laptops, but very few are targeted towards the Linux crowd. ProductiveGeek has compiled a list of useful tips that will help, though many fall into the "applies to all laptops" category. Still, every watt is sacred and those extra ten minutes you just gained could be the difference between life and death.