December 12, 2024
Changing screen lock settings in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

When the system is inactive, the screen gets locked and gets turned off in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS after 10 minutes by default.

To change this :

1. Select the gear icon (System settings) from the sidebar.

System settings icon in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

2. Under “Personal” section, click on “Brightness and lock” icon.

Screen lock and timeout section in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

3. Change the time period for “Turn screen off when inactive for” to any suitable interval as desired. Also if needed, change the time period for “Lock screen after” to what is required or disable it by moving the slider. Brightness can also be adjusted as per preferences.

Changing screen lock settings in Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

4. Close the window for the settings to take effect.

Cheers.

 

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