Tip: you can reduce the heat your laptop/desktop computer generates by limiting its CPU frequency.

To restrict all cores to 800MHz on Linux, run one of these two commands as root:

cpupower frequency-set -u 800MHz

echo 800000 >/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu*/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq

#heatwave #laptop #desktop #computers #downclocking #EnergyEfficiency #Linux #shell

despite all USB-C inconsistency shit I love this being a thing. But I can't help but wonder which laptops where charging with USB-A and (1 channel?) AUX in that before picture .

#usb #usbc #funny #fail #marketingfail #laptopcharching #laptop #laptops #cables #cable

European Commission

2026-04-28 14:43:56

Starting today, USB-C is the mandatory charging standard for all laptops sold in the EU.

We are putting an end to cable clutter and unnecessary costs for citizens.

One cable, any brand, less electronic waste.

We are delivering a simpler, more sustainable digital future for Europe.

More: link.europa.eu/QDMFTh

The EU common charger

The common charging solution promotes the use of common chargers for mobile phones and other portable electronic devices.

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