Personal ArchLinux Configuration

1. Install Microcode

For intel processors with grub boot loader:

sudo pacman -S intel-ucode

sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

For AMD processors install linux-firmware package.

2. Install TLP power management system

pacman -S tlp tlp-rdw

To complete the installation you must enable TLP's services:

systemctl enable tlp.service

systemctl enable tlp-sleep.service

Using the Radio Device Wizard (tlp-rdw) requires an additional service:

systemctl enable NetworkManager-dispatcher.service

You should also mask the following services to avoid conflicts and assure proper operation of TLP's radio device switching options:

systemctl mask systemd-rfkill.service

systemctl mask systemd-rfkill.socket

3. Disable GRUB delay

Add the following to /etc/default/grub

achieve the fastest possible boot

GRUB_FORCE_HIDDEN_MENU="true"

Then put file 31_hold_shift to /etc/grub.d/

Download 31_hold_shift https://goo.gl/nac6Kp

Make it executable, and regenerate the grub configuration:

sudo chmod a+x /etc/grub.d/31_hold_shift

sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

4. Remove orphans

sudo pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qtdq)

EXTRA TIPS

Export Pacman Package List

pacman -Qqe > pacman-list.txt

Check for errors

sudo systemctl --failed

sudo journalctl -p 3 -xb