Laptop Mode Tools

Laptop Mode Tools is the go-to solution to adequately control power management settings based on the status of your laptop's AC/battery power state. This tool comes equipped with many astounding features, including control over the Linux 'Laptop Mode' feature that facilitates spinning down the hard drive for prolonged periods.

You can also use Laptop Mode Tools to regulate CPU frequency scaling and screen blanking timeouts - both terminal and X. Automatic hibernation when the battery is running low is also supported.

Introduced in Linux kernel version 2.6.6, the laptop mode is an energy-saving feature that is also present in the Linux 2.4 series. Its capability to spin down your hard drive more frequently results in substantial power savings. However, enabling this feature typically demands the installation of several scripts, followed by a tedious configuration process.

Fortunately, the Laptop Mode Tools package contains everything you need to activate and control the laptop mode feature effectively. So, with this software, you won't have to stress yourself over setting up those scripts or configuring those settings; it's all done for you.