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mons:tldr:34c60

mons: Duplicate the primary monitor onto the secondary monitor, using the resolution of the primary monitor.
$ mons -d
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The command "mons -d" is used to display and monitor the connected computer monitors in a Linux operating system or X Window System.

Here's a breakdown of each component:

  • "mons": It is the name of the command or script used to handle monitor-related operations.
  • "-d": It is an option or flag that stands for "display." This option presents detailed information about the connected monitors, including their names, dimensions, and current status. By using this flag, you can get a list of monitors and their respective information.

Overall, running the "mons -d" command in a terminal will display the details of the connected monitors, providing information that can be useful for configuring or managing the display setup.

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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