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@@ -27,6 +27,20 @@ FAQ Use the packages provided by your distribution, e.g. for Ubuntu: `apt-get install redshift` or `apt-get install redshift-gtk`. For developers, please see _Building from source_ and _Latest builds from master branch_ below. +**How do I setup a configuration file?** + +A configuration file is not required but is useful for saving custom +configurations and manually defining the location in case of issues with the +automatic location provider. An example configuration can be found in +[redshift.conf.sample](redshift.conf.sample). + +The configuration file should be saved in the following location depending on +the platform: + +- Linux/macOS: `~/.config/redshift.conf`. +- Windows: Put `redshift.conf` in `%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\` + (aka `%localappdata%`). + **Where can I find my coordinates to put in the configuration file?** There are multiple web sites that provide coordinates for map locations, for @@ -45,13 +59,13 @@ adjustments to the gamma ramp. Redshift has a brightness adjustment setting but it does not work the way most people might expect. In fact it is a fake brightness adjustment obtained by manipulating the gamma ramps which means that it does not reduce the backlight -of the screen. Preferable only use it if your normal backlight adjustment is +of the screen. Preferably only use it if your normal backlight adjustment is too coarse-grained. **Why doesn't Redshift work on Wayland (e.g. Fedora 25)?** The Wayland protocol does not support Redshift. There is currently no way for -Redshift adjust the color temperature in Wayland. +Redshift to adjust the color temperature in Wayland. **Why doesn't Redshift work on Ubuntu with Mir enabled?** |