Question:

Could you guide me through the process of deactivating the screensaver feature in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS?

Answer:

First, click on the

Dash home button on your Unity launcher, and search for System Settings

. Once you find it, click to open.

Navigating to Screensaver Preferences:

In the System Settings window, look for the

Brightness and Lock icon under the Hardware

section and click on it.

Adjusting Screensaver Settings:

You will see options related to the screensaver and power management. To disable the screensaver, look for the option that says

Turn screen off when inactive for and set it to Never

.

Disabling Lock Screen:

If you also want to prevent the lock screen from activating, uncheck the option

Require my password when waking from suspend

.

Applying Changes:

After making these adjustments, simply close the System Settings window. Your changes will be saved automatically.

Using Terminal Commands:

Alternatively, if you prefer using the terminal, you can achieve the same result with a few commands. Open a terminal window and type the following:

“`bash

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.screensaver idle-activation-enabled false

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.session idle-delay 0

“`

This will disable the screensaver and prevent the screen from turning off due to inactivity.

Conclusion:

And that’s it! You’ve successfully deactivated the screensaver feature in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. If you need to reactivate it in the future, simply reverse the steps above. Enjoy your uninterrupted screen time!