User preference utility for X. - xset

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User preference utility for X. More information: xset - manned.org.

  • Disable the screensaver:

xset s off

  • Set the screensaver to start after 60 minutes of inactivity:

xset s 3600 3600

  • Disable DPMS (Energy Star) features:

xset -dpms

  • Enable DPMS (Energy Star) features:

xset +dpms