xset s off

Category: Administration

xset s off

Disable the X11 screensaver

xset configures the X server directly, and the s command controls the screensaver, so s off disables it entirely. The setting lasts until the X session ends or the server restarts. Pair with xset dpms to also control display power saving.
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