TLP can help, but you also have other issues. I recommend installing TLP, but also think you need to check your Kernel.
uname -r
Quick refersher:
Is this the same computer?
It is possible that low fan speeds causing overheating can cause lag and freezes.
So addressing those first is the way to go.
Many BIOS settings also offer fan speed controls within the BIOS Settings which can be elevated to be permanently at maximum. Which I would do anyway, given the option, on a Notebook Computer.
I have noticed that we get a very large number of Spammers trying to push links to Lenovo products on this forum. And I do mean a lot.
This, of course, creates an opinion with me of that company.
I began looking into the company and came across this:
One thing to consider is checking if your make and model is subject to that extraneous software. It is within the realm of possibility that the extra added bits from Lenovo are causing your frustration and headaches.
No @swarfendor437 because my laptop came with 64bit windows 11 and i forcefully installed Linux even no where it is said it supports Linux. I brought it in emergency because my main laptop screen was broken and I needed a laptop urgently to work. I never expected Linux will give such problems because I am pro advertiser of Linux and force my friends to use it but after facing such issues, I quit!
And I do professional work like build web application software, client video editing, music videos, backend end software development, options trading so, I don't want to use 32-bit system nor I will do!
I need stable linux OS who works like Ubuntu (supreme driver support and rock stable) but looks like Zorin OS and beats the UI even windows 11!
I was looking at Q4OS recently after I had purchased a laptop from 2013 that only had 4GB ram and a tiny processor. I wanted a lightweight os that could comfortably run on 1GB ram so that my little laptop would seem like a BEAST. I was really leaning toward Q4OS with Trinity (64-bit) as my top choice with antiX as a strong contender. One thing that fascinated me about the Q4OS project was the option to install right into Windows, without modifying your existing Windows system. So innovative. However a couple points about antiX pushed it into first place as the honorable first trial os for my new elderly laptop.
But for the @frustated-zorin I can understand your passion for Zorin, it is just a beautiful, tailored environment with all the luxuries and comforts. I hoping you can get the issues sorted out and enjoy your life again. I hate computer issues sooo much, because they trigger rage into me too. Good luck friend.
in my huble opinion , i think it's time you might wanna take your lappy to a professional .
or just switch to ubuntu ,as you say it's rock solid ( not that Zorin isn't, but yea, here we are )
I think with only 1 Gb RAM I would have gone with 32-bit Q4OS Plasma.. I've used Antix primarily because it doesn't have systemd, but if you install KDE on Antix it pulls in elogind. You might want to give PCLinuxOS a run, but it does not wotk with a GT1030. It takes some getting used to but a lot lighter than Q4OS as it doesn't have Discover and all updates take place using Synaptic Package manager, no systemd and no elogind. Or perhaps Slitaz?
I stay in Kolkata India @14nd and here it is impossible to find a single Linux engineer who can solve this kind of issue. Maybe there are but how do I find them ? Not in Google map not physically and all the computer repairing shops. They work with windows and Mac only strictly ! No linux! So do you think is it possible to find them and fix my issue ? So getting a professional is impossible!
I am repeating again, I have 16GB Ram and ryzen 3 5300u processor so my system is enough powerful to deal with this kind of thing ! But why you guys are telling 1GB RAM 1GB RAM 1GB RAM?? I have enough Ram even to run a server so, I don't understand why you guy just talk with 1 GB RAM !! And please consider that I am working with professional environment where I have to run professional tools and share my screen work with the entire team and everyone is here windows and Mac users! There I cannot just share my screen and show a black terminal and work there ! I am not a server guy in my team ,I am engineer here!
would you be able to install Zorin Lite (not pro lite),and see if freezes/issues still occur?
yea i know you got 16G ram and doesn't need Lite . but just try it yea ?
Lite is Xfce DE and Pro is Gnome ( from what i understand is s#!t) .
Or install the Xfce DE maybe ?
just reaching here cause we seem to run out of ideas here...
by the way ,there's nothing Lite can't do that core/pro can do
make me happy and try Lite ok ?
note Lite will be discontinued in about a year , but in meantime you could try it ?
If you need to share your screen you need to disable Wayland, the default compositor that comes with Zorin. X11/xorg is the only compositor that allows screensharing.
Either way, I have separated out the off-topic tangent talk about Q4OS and Windows that was cluttering this thread.
I agree with this - in regards to most nations. It is difficult to find repair shops that can handle GnuLinux.
Help Desks like this one exist for the very purpose of providing user support and helping users be self-reliant.
Suggesting that a user instead seek a repair shop for issues unrelated to repair shops expertise comes across as dismissive to me. Passing the buck.
@frustated-zorin, I have noticed a trend in your posts that serious suggestions or questions that are intended to help you with your issues seem to get breezed over or ignored.
The latest is here:
If you want to troubleshoot your issues, then you must actively participate in the trouble shooting process and not just focus on jumping into the first fight you can pick.
Granted, I split off some tangent posts, but the latest was about how much RAM you have and was unnecessary.
I can only recommend adopting an attitude of self-belief and motivated effort rather than defensive avoidance.
i referred him to a professional (not a repair shop),cause i could sense he is not going to get help here , judging by his replies . Like you mention now .
And i didn't know his location and what nots ...so yea . sorry
