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Linux can increase the risk of laptop fires? (lemmy.world)

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It appears that even most Linux users will admit that battery management in Linux is bad. - https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1gtgpkb/does_linux_have_better_battery_management_that/

Battery management related factors in which off-gassing can occur:

Overcharging: Excessive charging can cause the decomposition of electrolytes within the battery, leading to gas generation.
Overheating: Like off-gassing, excessive heat can trigger thermal runaway by destabilising the battery’s internal chemistry.
Over-discharging: Discharging a battery beyond its recommended limit can also result in the release of gases.

https://www.crowcon.com/us-en/article/battery-safety-what-is-off-gassing-and-why-does-it-occur/#:~:text=Off-gassing%20refers%20to%20the%20release%20of%20gases%20from,of%20internal%20components%2C%20causing%20the%20release%20of%20gases.

If you insist on using a Linux on a laptop or portable device, consider: How to optimize laptop battery life with TLP on Linux

How to remove a swollen battery from a laptop

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[–] LANIK2000 1 points 2 days ago

As if, my only dead or even bloated batteries are in my gaming windows laptops. My current system also isn't overheating on idle, in fact I occasionally forget to turn it off, because of how quiet it is.