Lenovo Legion devices running Linux set to get new ‘Extreme’ mode that fixes previously-broken power limits — only approved devices will be able to run the maximum performance mode

Lenovo Legion devices have different power profiles for controlling the performance of laptops and handhelds. Unfortunately, if you install Linux on these machines, the power profiles don’t work correctly and often misreport their stats, causing stability issues. This has largely been a problem for the handhelds since they have to run on battery, where controlling wattage is crucial for a pleasant experience. But now, as reported by Phoronix, it seems like there’s finally a fix coming.

Derek Clark, an…