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BelowZero

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Registered: 2018-03-13

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Is there a way to put my laptop display to sleep quickly? [SOLVED]

I put down my laptop and walk away from time to time, and I'd just like to put the display to sleep to save power.  The computer can keep running.  I usually return in a few minutes and would like to continue where I left off, but I really want to minimize power drain from the display while I'm away.  Is there something I can install to do this, possibly with a keyboard press or mouse gesture?

Last edited by BelowZero (2019-12-31 20:26:57)

Slithery

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Re: Is there a way to put my laptop display to sleep quickly? [SOLVED]

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Di … _a_command

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ewaller

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Re: Is there a way to put my laptop display to sleep quickly? [SOLVED]

Uncomment the HandlePowerKey line in /etc/systemd/login.d so that it reads:

HandlePowerKey=suspend

Reboot.
When you want to sleep, briefly press the power switch.   Wake up by pressing any keyboard key.

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BelowZero

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Re: Is there a way to put my laptop display to sleep quickly? [SOLVED]

Excellent, thanks!