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macOS command-line tools you might not know about

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2039 points Gadiguibou | 1 comments | 27 Jun 23 12:08 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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brazzledazzle ◴[27 Jun 23 13:24 UTC] No.36492363[source]▶
Probably want to check your policies if using a business-owned mac. Caffeinate probably violates your security policies if it’s a decent sized company.
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pantulis ◴[27 Jun 23 13:33 UTC] No.36492485[source]▶
Why?
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salzig ◴[27 Jun 23 13:45 UTC] No.36492657[source]▶
with sleep comes "unlock screen" ;)
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1. Groxx ◴[27 Jun 23 15:40 UTC] No.36494440{3}[source]▶
Caffeinate with -u and then lock your screen. (Apple menu -> lock screen)

It'll stay connected/running/screen-on/etc but it's still locked.