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xset — User preference utility for X. More information: <https://manned.org/xset>.

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How to use the xset command: User preference utility for X. More information: <https://manned.org/xset>.

xset — User preference utility for X. More information: <https://manned.org/xset>.

Disable the screensaver:

xset s off

Disable the bell sound:

xset b 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

Query information on any X server:

xset -display :{{0}} q

Disable the screensaver

xset s off

Disable the bell sound

xset b 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

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