I'm trying to figure out which Linux distribution would work best for my old laptop, which is about 4-5 years old. It has an i7-10875h processor, a 3070 GPU, a 1TB SSD, and 32GB of DDR4 RAM. The battery life is pretty disappointing; it only lasts around an hour, and I can't get a new battery right now. Will switching to Linux help improve my battery performance? If you need more details to help with your recommendations, feel free to ask!
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Switching to Linux really improved my battery life, no matter which distro I used. I ended up going with Fedora i3, but honestly, the lighter the distro, the better for battery. Just remember, the desktop environment and the apps you run can impact battery life a lot more than the distro itself. I highly recommend trying something lightweight, like Debian or Xfce. Also, check out TLP; it's a great tool for managing power on laptops! If your battery life still stinks after that, you might need to explore other options.
Is Debian beginner-friendly? I'm considering it!