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Linux Laptop Support

For many professionals, the laptop is the heart of their workspace. Whether you’re on the road, working from home, or at the office — you need a reliable system that always starts up, runs long on battery, and works flawlessly with peripherals.

With Linux laptops, that’s not always a given. Some models have limited hardware support, power management isn’t optimal, or specific drivers can be hard to find.

8db Linux Support ensures your Linux laptops run smoothly, stably, and efficiently — exactly what you’d expect from a professional system.

1. Hardware compatibility: every component matters

Not every laptop is equally Linux-friendly. Graphics cards, Wi-Fi adapters, touchpads, or power management systems may behave differently than expected.
A wrong driver or kernel configuration can cause slow performance, glitchy audio, or a non-working webcam — frustrating for users and time-consuming for IT.

With Linux Laptop Support, we analyze and optimize the entire hardware stack:

  • Detection of compatible drivers and kernel modules
  • Configuration of graphics cards (Intel, AMD, NVIDIA)
  • Optimization of touchpad, audio, and webcam
  • Firmware updates and BIOS settings tuned for Linux

This way, you get the most out of your hardware without wasting time troubleshooting.

2. Battery optimization: work longer, charge less

A common complaint about Linux laptops is shorter battery life.
This often comes down to incorrect settings or unoptimized background processes.

8db configures your laptops for efficient power management with:

  • TLP and powertop profiles for energy optimization
  • Smart CPU scaling modes and suspend settings
  • Automatic disabling of unused devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
  • Monitoring of fan and temperature control

The result: more working time, less heat, and a quieter laptop — without sacrificing performance.

3. Driver management: stable, up-to-date, and reliable

Linux has a robust system for driver support, but not every driver comes preinstalled.
Hardware vendors also vary in how actively they support Linux.

With Linux Laptop Support, 8db keeps your systems current:

  • Installation of official and open-source drivers
  • Automatic updates through controlled repositories
  • Rollback in case of faulty updates or kernel changes
  • Compatibility testing after major system updates

This prevents surprises after updates and keeps every laptop running reliably — even under heavy use.

4. Productivity on the go: ready to use instantly

A laptop should simply do what you expect — email, documents, video meetings, VPN.
8db helps set up a fully mobile Linux workspace:

  • Integration with corporate networks and VPN
  • Configuration of mail, calendar, and cloud storage
  • Support for Teams, Zoom, and Jitsi
  • Setup of printers, docking stations, and external displays

Your employees can work uninterrupted, wherever they are.

Worry-free mobility with Linux Laptop Support

Linux is mature, flexible, and secure — but getting the best out of laptops requires detailed knowledge.
With Linux Laptop Support, you bring that expertise in-house: hardware is perfectly recognized, battery life is optimized, and your users can work securely and efficiently on the go.

Whether it’s a single laptop or an entire fleet, 8db Linux Support ensures peace of mind, stability, and maximum uptime — wherever you work.

Linux Laptop Support
distro.db8.nl
Nijmegen Office

NYMA makersplaats, Unit 69
Winselingseweg 16
6541 AK Nijmegen
Netherlands

085 - 301 48 28
support at db8 dot nl
06 - 44 214 500 (emergency)
Opening hours

By appointment
Monday to Friday
09:00 - 17:00
(Time zone: Central European Time)

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