Frequent Question: How Do I Suspend Ubuntu?
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The solution is very simple, although unintuitive: open the user menu (the menu from the top Gnome Shell bar that contains the power off button, etc.), hold down the Alt key and the Power Off button should change to a Suspend button. You can now click the Suspend button to suspend your Gnome desktop.

How do I suspend my laptop Ubuntu?

Go to System Settings and then click on Power. In the power setting, make sure that option for ‘When the lid is closed’ is set to Suspend. If you had a different setting here, you should check if you are able to suspend Ubuntu by closing the lid.

How do I keep Ubuntu from going to sleep?

Set up automatic suspend

  1. Open the Activities overview and start typing Power.
  2. Click Power to open the panel.
  3. In the Suspend & Power Button section, click Automatic suspend.
  4. Choose On Battery Power or Plugged In, set the switch to on, and select a Delay. Both options can be configured.
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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