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Is there a power saving application similar to Jupiter?
I have installed the 13.04 final release and so far I am loving it more 12.10. I'm trying to install the Jupiter power settings app but, I read it is no longer compatible with the new kernel. Is there ...
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Any tips or software to increase battery life? [duplicate]
When I use Windows my battery is giving about 4.30 hours backup, but on Ubuntu it gets discharged in 1.30 to 2.00 hours only.
So please suggest any software or tips to increase battery life on ...
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Is there a program to charge/discharge the battery automatically without the need to unplug the ac adapter everytime?
I want to give some life to my old laptop, and recalibrate the battery (old now).
When reading around on forums, the common info is to turn on the PC, drain the batt, even from Bios, and then recharge ...
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How can I get notification when my laptop battery gets fully charged?
Sometimes my charger remains plugged into laptop even after charging is complete.
Is there a way to get a pop-up message/notification when my battery gets full due to charging or is there any ...
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Is there a similar application to blackout for the mac?
In mac os x there is an app called blackout that can help you focus (and in the process preserve battery power). By dimming the lights around the selected windows (and some other features)
is there ...
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Is there any utility to check whether my laptop battery is in healthy condition or not?
Is there any utility available on Ubuntu to check whether laptop battery is in healthy condition or not?
