By default Ubuntu goes to sleep by turning the screen blank or dark every ten minutes of inactivity. This can be very annoying when watching a move or flash video and your display keeps going dark. While Ubuntu has built-in setting that you can use to disable the screensaver, some users are saying the it doesn’t work after applying the settings.
This brief tutorial is going to show you a little tool that will help you temporarily disable Ubuntu from going to sleep while inactive for some time. It is called Caffeine. After installing, you have it automatically started everytime you login to Ubuntu or choose when to turn it on. Before watching a movie in Ubuntu, launch Caffeine and configure it to temporarily disable Ubuntu sleep mode while watching the move.
It can also be configured to automatically kick in when watching online flash movies as well.
So, if everything else fails and Ubuntu is annoying the hell out of you, install Caffeine and give it a try.
To get started, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to add its PPA.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:caffeine-developers/ppa
Next, run the commands below to update your system as well as install Caffeine.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install caffeine
After installing Caffeine, go to Dash and launch Caffeine’s preferences. Choose the preferences of your choice and close out.
Before watching a move, select Caffeine from the tray menu and select ‘Disable Screensaver’
That’s it! Sit and enjoy your movie.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to disable screensaver in Ubuntu 12.10 temporarily with Caffeine?
To temporarily disable screensaver in Ubuntu 12.10, you can use a tool called Caffeine. After installing Caffeine, launch it and select 'Disable Screensaver' from the tray menu before watching a movie.
What is the default screensaver behavior in Ubuntu 12.10?
By default, Ubuntu 12.10 turns the screen blank or dark every ten minutes of inactivity. This can be disruptive when watching a movie or flash video.
How can Caffeine help prevent Ubuntu from going to sleep?
Caffeine is a tool that can temporarily disable Ubuntu from going to sleep while inactive. It can be configured to automatically kick in when watching movies or flash videos.
How to install Caffeine in Ubuntu 12.10?
To install Caffeine in Ubuntu 12.10, open the terminal and run 'sudo add-apt-repository ppa:caffeine-developers/ppa' followed by 'sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install caffeine'.
Can Ubuntu's built-in settings disable screensaver effectively in 12.10?
While Ubuntu has built-in settings to disable the screensaver, some users have reported that it doesn't work effectively in version 12.10.
How to configure Caffeine's preferences in Ubuntu?
After installing Caffeine, go to Dash and launch Caffeine's preferences. Choose your desired preferences and close the window.
Is Caffeine automatically started every time you log in to Ubuntu?
After installing Caffeine, it can be configured to automatically start every time you log in to Ubuntu, ensuring that your screensaver is temporarily disabled.
What shortcut can be used to open the terminal in Ubuntu?
To open the terminal in Ubuntu, press Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard. This allows you to run commands and install applications like Caffeine.
