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    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:

    ===
    #!/bin/sh
    sleep 1; xset dpms force off
    ===

    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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