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<\/a><\/p>\n1.<\/b> Open Ubuntu Software, search for and install dconf Editor.<\/p>\n
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2.<\/b> Launch dconf Editor, navigate to org.gnome.desktop.session<\/code>, and change the value of idle-delay<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n- Disable ‘Use default value’ switch<\/li>\n
- Type a number in Custom value box(1800=30 minutes in pic.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3.<\/b> Then navigate to org.gnome.desktop.screensaver<\/code>, and change the value of lock-delay<\/code>:<\/p>\n\n- Disable ‘Use default value’ switch<\/li>\n
- Type a number in Custom value box (2700=45 minutes in pic.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Note that after applying the changes, the Power<\/b> and Privacy<\/b> settings will display incorrectly. And it will override previous steps if you change the values in the 2 settings page.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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