i3lock:tldr:dfff7
i3lock: Lock the screen and don't hide the mouse pointer.
$ i3lock --pointer ${default}
try on your machine
The command "i3lock --pointer ${default}" is used to lock the screen and display a lock screen using the i3lock utility. Here's a breakdown of the command:
- "i3lock" is the command itself, which is a screen locker for the i3 window manager (or any other window manager using X11).
- "--pointer" is an option that allows the mouse pointer to be displayed on the lock screen. ${default} is a placeholder, which could be substituted with an actual value like "default".
When this command is executed, it will activate the i3lock screen and display a locked screen with or without the mouse pointer, depending on the option specified. The user will need to enter their password or another authentication method to unlock the screen and regain access to their computer.
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.