Linux Mint is re-implementing hibernation support to combat the phantom battery drain caused by suspend mode, which can damage laptop batteries within 2-3 days. The new System Administration tool will feature a GUI with toggles for suspend, hibernate, suspend then hibernate, and hybrid sleep modes. It includes a drop-down for specific configurations and an automatic problem detector to simplify troubleshooting for users.
Additionally, Linux Mint is bundling a new system monitor called Superlight, which provides a high-level overview of CPU, RAM, disk, network, and I/O usage. It displays battery percentage and charging status for both internal batteries and connected peripherals. Superlight allows users to drill down into individual applications, showing related directories and their storage usage.
The distribution is also replacing the stock Gnome terminal with Velocitty, a visually simpler terminal that supports tabs with an overview and can be themed with different color palettes. Velocitty supports multiple shells, enhancing the user experience for those transitioning from Windows or seeking a more customized environment.
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