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# Laptop-powersave-scripts
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This is a collection of scripts made to improve battery life on laptops.
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This is a script made to improve battery life on linux laptops.
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It allows to switch between cpu power usage modes in the bash terminal.
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Required packages:
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# Usage:
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Execute the script with superuser privileges (it's required to unlock more power governors and for switching between cpu usage modes)
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Type the name of the mode you wish to choose and hit enter.
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In the options menu you can switch to an extended mode that shows even more cpu power usage modes.
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Basic modes include:
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Performance mode - Sets the CPU clock speeds to max, regardless of the load
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Power saving mode - Sets the CPU clock speeds to minimum, regardless of the load
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Gradual scaling (ondemand) - Sets the CPU clock speeds depending on the load.
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You can also input your desired mode as a parameter when executing the script to bypass the GUI entirely.
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# Required packages:
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Cpufreq-utils
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![Screenshot](https://github.com/Hellerlight/Laptop-powersave-scripts/head/scr1.png)
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![Screenshot](https://github.com/Hellerlight/Laptop-powersave-scripts/head/scr3.png)
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![Screenshot](head/scr1.png)
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