i know you souldnt expect great battery life on qubes but is there a way to get better than just 2 hours? (for both normal and semi crazy usage)
Two hours is pretty rough, even for Qubes.
I would first check whats actually using the battery rather than just disabling random services and you can do in settings by navigating to the app usage. Second qubes can keep quite a few VMs running in the background so shutting down VMs you arent using can make a noticeable difference. Third also check CPU usage and make sure the system is actually using its normal power saving states. Screen brightness is another easy one, especially if you’re running a high refresh display. If you are using wifi heavily, checking the wifi power management and router connection can help too. A weak connection can make the adapter work harder and use more power.
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