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redshift:tldr:f3960

redshift: Turn on Redshift with a constant unchanging color temperature.
$ redshift -O ${temperature}
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The command "redshift -O ${temperature}" is related to a software tool called Redshift, which is used to adjust the color temperature of a computer screen based on the time of day.

In this command, "-O" is an option that is used to set the desired color temperature value. The "${temperature}" is a placeholder for the actual temperature value you want to set.

Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and represents the color appearance of light emitted by a display. A lower color temperature makes the screen appear warmer with more red or yellow tones, while a higher color temperature makes the screen appear cooler with more blue tones.

By executing this command with a specific color temperature value, you can modify the display's color temperature according to your preference or as part of a scheduled plan to reduce blue light emission during the evening or night, which can promote better sleep.

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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