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i3lock
i3lock is a command-line tool for locking the screen on Linux systems. It provides a simple yet powerful way to secure your desktop when you're away.
- i3lock is primarily designed for the i3 window manager, but it can also be used with other desktop environments.
- It supports various authentication methods, including password, PIN, or image-based unlock.
- When activated, i3lock freezes the display and prompts the user for the chosen authentication method.
- Its minimalistic design ensures that only essential information is displayed on the screen, preventing others from accessing your system.
- It blurs the screen content to maintain privacy and prevent sensitive information from being visible.
- i3lock allows customization through various configuration options, such as changing the background color, clock format, or lock icon.
- It supports multi-monitor setups, locking each screen individually to provide better security.
- i3lock is lightweight and resource-friendly, ensuring a smooth experience even on older or low-powered systems.
- The tool is highly customizable, allowing users to replace the default lock screen with their own image or logo.
- i3lock has a modular design, which enables it to work seamlessly and integrate with other tools in the i3 ecosystem, making it highly versatile.
List of commands for i3lock:
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i3lock:tldr:123fc i3lock: Lock the screen with a simple color background (rrggbb format).$ i3lock --color ${0000ff}try on your machineexplain this command
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i3lock:tldr:1c298 i3lock: Lock the screen to a PNG background.$ i3lock --image ${filename-png}try on your machineexplain this command
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i3lock:tldr:2ac25 i3lock: Lock the screen and disable the unlock indicator (removes feedback on keypress).$ i3lock --no-unlock-indicatortry on your machineexplain this command
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i3lock:tldr:5f9ad i3lock: Lock the screen to a PNG background tiled over all monitors.$ i3lock --image ${filename-png} --tilingtry on your machineexplain this command
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i3lock:tldr:b5e9a i3lock: Lock the screen showing a white background.$ i3locktry on your machineexplain this command
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i3lock:tldr:cd946 i3lock: Lock the screen and show the number of failed login attempts.$ i3lock --show-failed-attemptstry on your machineexplain this command
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i3lock:tldr:dfff7 i3lock: Lock the screen and don't hide the mouse pointer.$ i3lock --pointer ${default}try on your machineexplain this command