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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