Laptop & Hardware · page 9

Plans lid close, power button, and sleep timer actions per power state.

Checklist for TLP and power settings that extend Linux laptop battery life.

Checklist for setting up fan control software on supported laptops.

Decides Windows Home versus Pro for BitLocker, remote desktop, and domain needs.

Decodes OEM, retail, and digital license differences before transfer.

Checklist for Windows File History backup targets and schedules.

Checklist of first-run steps from updates to backups on a new laptop.

Checklist for stress-testing a new laptop inside the return window.

Checklist for restoring GRUB after Windows updates break dual boot.

Checklist for diagnosing boot failures from power-on to desktop.

Decides cloning versus clean install for a storage upgrade.

Reference of USB-C Power Delivery wattage tiers and the device classes they serve.

Reference for USB 2.0 through USB4 speeds and connector markings.

Decodes USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 naming back to plain speeds.

Plans which docks can drive two 4K displays at a target refresh rate.

Decides whether a DisplayLink dock suits a workload given compression limits.

Checks Thunderbolt, USB-C alt mode, and driver needs against a laptop model.

Compares docked versus direct cable connections for performance and reliability.

Checklist for identifying rated USB-C cables with proper e-markers.

Reference for maximum cable lengths by USB and display standard.

Plans eGPU enclosure, power supply, and laptop support requirements.

Estimates performance loss running a GPU through Thunderbolt versus an internal slot.

Matches reader and card UHS classes to your transfer speed needs.

Compares Wi-Fi 5, 6, 6E, and 7 bands and realistic speeds.