
This section contains information for people using Kubuntu on a laptop computer.
Changing the power management settings of a laptop may help extend its battery life and reduce energy waste.
Change the settings as appropriate. Changes are applied instantly.
Displaying a screensaver may use more power than simply letting the screen go blank. Turning off the screensaver could slightly improve the laptop battery life. In Kubuntu, the screensaver is set to blank as default.
Open System Settings by going to → → .
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Most laptop computers come with a touchpad, which is used to control the mouse pointer. There are many ways of changing the way the touchpad behaves. Most basic touchpad settings can be configured in the following way:
Open System Settings by going to → → .
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theMake any desired touchpad setting changes. Changes should take effect immediately.
Some laptops are tested by the Ubuntu community to ensure that various features work correctly. The results of these tests are available for reading, and may offer insights into any laptop problems.
Review the Laptop Testing community support pages for a full listing of available laptop tests.
You can participate in laptop testing yourself by visiting Ubuntu Laptop Testing.