From Sean Dennis@618:618/1 to All on Fri Dec 19 01:06:54 2025
Hello All,
Another handy script I use a lot...this one shut off my monitor. I frequently leave my computer running overnight for various reasons and it's in my bedroom and the monitor faces my bed.
This turns off a single monitor that I know of. When I can use both of my monitors again, I'll try it.
Anyhow, here's the script for sh:
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#!/bin/sh
sleep 1; xset dpms force off
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The sleep 1 makes sure you're not typing to turn off the monitor.
To turn the monitor on, press any key to wake the system up.
I have this assigned to the Super (Windows key)-O key combo under XFCE.
-- Sean
... WinErr 014: Keyboard locked: try anything you can think of.
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