Enable Automatic Suspension in Ubuntu Linux Easily
Automatic suspension in Ubuntu Linux puts your computer into a low-power sleep mode after a set time of inactivity.
This feature saves energy and lets you quickly return to your work, just like putting a phone on standby. When suspended, Ubuntu uses very little power, and your open applications and documents stay exactly as you left them.
You can control how long Ubuntu waits before suspending. This setting is especially useful in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, allowing you to set different idle times for when your laptop is on battery versus when it’s plugged in.
Go to Settings, then Power. Under Automatic Suspend, choose On Battery Power or Plugged In, turn the switch on, and select a delay time for your system to suspend when idle.
How to suspend Ubuntu Linux
You can suspend Ubuntu Linux manually or automatically. Suspending Ubuntu Linux puts the system to sleep while preserving your desktop session.
Here’s how to suspend Ubuntu Linux manually.
Manually suspending Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux supports automatic suspension, a power-saving feature that pauses your computer’s activity to save energy. If your hardware supports it, you can quickly initiate this state from the system menu on the top bar of your Ubuntu desktop.
Click the System menu on the top bar. Expand the Power Off / Log Out command, then click the Suspend command, as shown below.
This action will suspend your computer.
Enable automatic suspension in Ubuntu Linux
Enabling automatic suspension in Ubuntu Linux is done through the main System Settings. This feature lets your computer automatically go to sleep after a period of inactivity, helping to save power and extend your laptop’s battery life.
Here’s how to do that:
Most system settings are managed within the System Settings panel. Here, you can control configurations, create users, and update your system.
Alternatively, click the System menu in the top-right corner of your desktop’s top bar.
On the System menu, select Settings, as shown below.
In the Settings app, click the Power tile to open the panel.
In the System Settings -> Power settings panel, click the Automatic Suspend tile, found under Power Saving Options.
Choose On Battery Power or Plugged In, set the switch to on, and select a Delay. Both options can be configured.
Your changes save automatically when you exit. The Settings app can now be closed.
Conclusion:
- Enabling automatic suspension in Ubuntu Linux can be a convenient way to save power and preserve your desktop session when the system is idle.
- Whether you prefer manual or automatic suspension, Ubuntu Linux provides options for your specific preferences and hardware support.
- Configuring the automatic suspension settings through the System Settings panel allows for customization based on power source and delay preferences. This ensures a tailored approach to power management.
What does automatic suspend do in Ubuntu?
Automatic suspend in Ubuntu Linux saves power by turning off your screen and other parts when your computer is idle, but keeps all your apps and documents ready to go.
What is automatic suspend?
Enabling automatic suspension conserves energy by ensuring that your system goes into a lower power state after a period of inactivity.
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