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Getting a handle on Ubuntu mobile power management

Posted on February 6, 2012 by leogaggl

To get an idea on the current power usage and some suggestions on how to improve power-management ‘powertop‘ is a must-have. sudo apt-get install powertop Powertop Screenshot For some more detailed suggestions this is a good start: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/PowerManagement/ReducedPower

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Installing Ubuntu: Extending the HP Touchpad

Posted on August 27, 2011 by leogaggl

As one of those who grabbed a HP Touchpad at the recent firesale (after announcing the killing of the product line) I did it as in full knowledge that this device in it’s current form is of limited use and (highly) … Continue reading →

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VoIP client for Ubuntu II

Posted on April 27, 2011 by leogaggl

After upgrading to Ubuntu 11 (Natty) I did some further research on VoIP clients (SIP) for Ubuntu Linux as XLite seems horribly out of date now. I came across QuteCom (formerly WengoPhone) and from first testing it seems to work … Continue reading →

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GoogleApps (Gmail) as default Ubuntu mail client

Posted on April 24, 2011 by leogaggl

Keeping mail on a local machine does not make sense when working across a large number of different (vitual) devices. As a GoogleApps user I have long preferred browser based mail client as my default. Unfortunately this is not yet a … Continue reading →

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VoIP client for Ubuntu

Posted on June 26, 2010 by leogaggl

Having used IP Telephony for a number of years I need a workable SIP client for all of the devices I use. I have found a very capable client for my Android phones (SipDroid) and on Windows/MacOSX I generally use … Continue reading →

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Ubuntu – Google Mail (GoogleApps) as default mail client

Posted on December 15, 2009 by leogaggl

Since Ubuntu 9.10 NetbookRemix has been released I am again finding myself using my trusty old ASUS EEE when on the road.  And  finally it seems I have found a vanilla Linux distribution that is reasonably responsive and works ‘out of the box’. … Continue reading →

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Finding the ideal OS for (my) EEE PC

Posted on February 15, 2009 by leogaggl

I have been a user of an EEE PC 900 for over 10 months now and in general very happy with the form-factor and it’s portability. I has been very useful in public transport, waiting rooms, coffee shops,… However – … Continue reading →

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