xset dpms 600 600 600

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xset dpms 600 600 600

Set display power-down timers

The dpms command sets the Display Power Management Signaling delays in seconds for standby, suspend, and off. This sequence powers the monitor down after ten minutes of inactivity. Pass 0 0 0 to disable power saving entirely.
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