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Stop/start battery charging through software?

If a laptop is powered on and connected to AC power, is there a way to issue a command that tells it not to charge the battery? EDITED: Perhaps charging of the battery may be stopped if there were a ...
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Ubuntu from usb netbook problem

I installed Ubuntu 12.04 (the latest version) onto my thumbdrive and it installed perfectly, but when I booted it from my netbook and parts of the desktop started to look like tv snow. I do not know ...
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Brightness keys adjust brightness too many times

Every time I hit a brightness key on my laptop's keyboard, it adjusts the brightness by three steps instead of one. How can I fix it so that it only adjusts one step at a time? I am using an Acer ...
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“panic occurred switching back to text console”

I installed Ubuntu on a HP Mini 210, and everything was fine. However, after using the laptop for a while I got the error: panic occurred switching back to text console What could be the reason ...
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Is there a way to detect if I'm running on my laptop monitor or external monitor?

I have a little netbook and when not mobile use it with a 22" monitor. Now because of the reduced real-estate when running on the laptop monitor it would be good to be able to run a script to change ...
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fastest flavor of linux for netbook / laptop [closed]

Is Ubuntu the best OS for an uber lightweight quick to boot setup for a laptop / netbook? I have a laptop and I'm just looking for the best OS for watching movies / tv shows while traveling. I'm ...
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Will Ubuntu Server properly manage the power settings on a netbook?

I'm planning to install Ubuntu Server on a netbook to minimize power consumption. Are there any special considerations I should make for this kind of setup? Will Ubuntu Server properly manage the ...