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powertop
Monitor and optimize power consumption on Linux systems
Description
powertop is a top-like utility to monitor the sources of power consumption. It allows turning on/off many components and is quite useful to track possible power-related issues on Linux laptops and systems.
AI Summary
Power consumption monitoring and optimization tool for Linux systems
Capabilities
- + Monitor power consumption sources
- + Toggle power-saving features for components
- + Identify power-hungry processes and devices
- + Generate power optimization reports
Use When
- → You want to optimize battery life on a Linux laptop
- → You need to identify sources of power consumption
Avoid When
- x You need macOS or Windows power management