🖥️xset

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the xset command with important options and switches using examples.

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# xset - user preference utility for X 

# Disable screen saver blanking
xset s off

# Change blank time to 1 hour
xset s 3600 3600

# Turn off DPMS
xset -dpms

# Disable DPMS and prevent screen from blanking
xset s off -dpms

# Turn off screen immediately
xset dpms force off

# Standby screen
xset dpms force standby

# Suspend screen 
xset dpms force suspend

Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command xset in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for xset without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for xset are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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