idling question
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idling question
How does it determine if I am idling or not? not moving the mouse? computers asleep?
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Joe_H
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Re: idling question
From the Introduction to Version 7:
Hope that helps.The software uses several different methods for determining if the system is idle. In Windows, if there’s no user input on the mouse or keyboard for a while (the exact timing depends on the system’s configuration) the FAH screensaver can activate, the power management settings can turn off the monitor, or Windows can decide that it’s in “away mode”, whichever comes first. In Mac OS X, the system is idle if there’s no user activity for around five minutes. In Linux, the screensaver and a lack of user input are used to determine idleness.
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Re: idling question
On OSX, idle is when the computer puts the display to sleep, or the login window is active.
See also thread on idle.
I don't have permission to edit the page referenced.
Could someone please update it?
The slider settings are also now only light, medium, and full.
Setting idle requires a right click on the slot.
See also thread on idle.
I don't have permission to edit the page referenced.
Could someone please update it?
The slider settings are also now only light, medium, and full.
Setting idle requires a right click on the slot.