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caffeine: Start a caffeine server.
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The command "caffeine" typically refers to a command-line tool or application called "caffeine" that is used to prevent a computer system from entering sleep or screensaver mode.

When you activate the caffeine command, it essentially tricks the system into believing that there is user activity, preventing it from going idle and entering power-saving modes. This can be useful in various situations, such as when you need to temporarily keep your computer awake for a specific task or presentation, or when you want to prevent your system from going to sleep while you are watching a movie or reading a document.

By executing the caffeine command, you activate the tool, and it runs in the background, ensuring that your system remains active and awake. How exactly the command is used and its specific options or functionalities may vary depending on the operating system or specific software you are using.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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