Data centers demand cooler-running Linux boxes, and several projects are starting to deliver. Len Brown can only be a glutton for punishment; he is, after all, the maintainer of the Linux ACPI ...

Today's computers represent a quantum leap in performance and complexity compared with the technology available only a few years ago. Nevertheless, a paramount goal of these late and future designs is ...

A firmware component is essential for embedded systems using Intel architecture designs. The firmware layer plays a critical role in embedded system power management. OS-directed power management ...

With great interest, I am following any news around the progress of Linaro and the Linux kernel community with regard to addressing all the requirements for an ARMv8 64-bit server software stack. Well ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...

Power management options on laptops often create problems for users. To aid you in your troubleshooting efforts, Faithe Wempen created a comprehensive checklist on such user complaints and offers some ...

Overall design of the power-management subsystem involves several system-oriented issues. Adequate space must be available for the selected power supply. Make sure the power supply will fit in the ...

The key component of the dc power management system is the power supply that provides dc power for the associated system. The specific type of dc power management depends on its power input, which ...