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Change time out when computer not in use[solved]

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After a time when the computer is not in use Mint times out and returns to the log-in screen. I have it set to log-in auto and would like it to stay logged in or at least take a lot longer to log out Where or how can I change this setting?
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Neil Edmond
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Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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Control Panel > Screensaver Preferences then un-tick the box "Lock screen when screensaver is active".
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rfharabin

Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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Neil Edmond wrote:Control Panel > Screensaver Preferences then un-tick the box "Lock screen when screensaver is active".
I cannot find the control panel in Linux Mint Cinamon. Search brings up nothing.
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Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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I'm doing this from memory (sorry, I run LM13 @ the office and LM17 @ home - I'm at work now...) but IIRC > System settings > screen lock (or something like that)... look around

This is what is looks like in LM13C64 >>>
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Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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On LM17C64 >>>

Menu > System Settings > Screen Locker

The screen looks like this >>>
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You can change the timing of the of the listed events @ System Settings > Power Management

The screen looks like this >>>
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rfharabin

Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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OK, thanks. I have a Screen Locker and a Power Options. The Power Options have the settings I needed and I think that I have them set now.
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Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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Sorry for the misdirection, I was looking at Mate desktop when I replied. Don't think you identified your environment in the first post.
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rfharabin

Re: Change time out when computer not in use

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I didn't because I did not know it made a difference. Lesson learned. Thanks.
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