Complete Configuration Guide for Installing Ubuntu 24.04 on an Old Laptop to Run OpenClaw/Hermes

I found an old laptop, installed Ubuntu 24.04, and want to provide a step-by-step guide for others who want to install AI agents like OpenClaw or Hermes:

Basic Settings

Settings → System → enable SSH and Remote Desktop. Power → General → Power Mode → select "Performance". Power → Power Saving → disable all energy-saving options.

The goal is to keep the laptop running 24/7.

Install Chrome Browser and Plugins

After downloading, install:

sudo apt install ./google-chrome-stable_current_amd64.deb

Then install necessary plugins, such as Cookie-Editor and OpenCLI.

Set Close Lid to Not Suspend

sudo nano /etc/systemd/logind.conf

Find the line #HandleLidSwitch=suspend, remove the # (uncomment), and change suspend to ignore. The modified line should look like:

HandleLidSwitch=ignore

Save and exit (in nano: Ctrl+O, Enter, then Ctrl+X). Restart the logind service to apply changes:

sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind

How to Fix Error Code 0x207 When Connecting Remotely via MRD on Mac

Directly modify the .rdp configuration file. In Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac, select Export. Find:

use redirection server name:i:0

Change the trailing 0 to 1:

Note: If you cannot find this line at all, add use redirection server name:i:1 as a new line at the very end of the file.