Shining Bright Like a Diamond: Adjusting Screen Brightness in Windows 11
So, you're staring at your Windows 11 screen, and it's either blinding you like a midday sun in the Sahara, or leaving you squinting like a mole who forgot his sunglasses. Fear not, fellow adventurer on the digital highway! Adjusting screen brightness is a breeze, and with a little help from this guide, you'll be basking in the perfect digital glow in no time.
Method 1: Quick Settings - For the Impatient User (That's Most of Us)
Let's face it, nobody wants to navigate menus for ages when their eyes are already screaming for mercy. Thankfully, Windows 11 has a Quick Settings menu that's like a brightness samurai, ready to slash away your discomfort with a single swipe.
Spot the Icons: Look for the little network or battery icon chilling on the right side of your taskbar. That's your gateway to brightness nirvana. Click it!
Slide to Paradise: A bunch of icons will appear, including a nifty little slider with a sun symbol. Drag that slider left to decrease the brightness, or right to crank it up a notch. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!
Pro Tip: If you can't find the brightness slider, don't panic! Just click the little "..." (three dots) and expand the menu. Brightness should be hiding there, ready for your command.
Method 2: Settings - For the Control Freaks (We Love You Too!)
Maybe you crave the granular control that only the Settings app can provide. No judgement here! Here's how to become a screen brightness sensei:
Settings Shuffle: Hit the Windows key and search for "Settings." Open that bad boy up.
System Shenanigans: Click on "System" – it's usually the first option staring you in the face.
Display Dominion: Now, find "Display" and click it with the precision of a mouse ninja.
Brightness Bonanza: Scroll down a bit and you'll find the holy grail – a slider labeled "Brightness." Slide it back and forth until your eyes sing with joy.
Bonus Fun: Underneath the brightness slider, you can also enable the fancy "Change brightness automatically when lighting changes" option. This lets your computer adjust the brightness based on your surroundings, like a helpful digital assistant for your retinas.
FAQ - Brightness Woes Defeated!
How to make the brightness slider appear in Quick Settings?
If the brightness slider is missing in action, click the "..." (three dots) and expand the menu. It should be hiding there.
How to adjust brightness on an external monitor?
Unfortunately, Windows 11 doesn't directly control external monitor brightness. You might need to use the buttons on your monitor itself.
How to make the screen even dimmer than the minimum brightness setting?
Windows 11 doesn't have a built-in night mode, but there are third-party apps that can help.
How to prevent my computer from automatically changing the brightness?
Go to Settings > System > Display. Under "Brightness & color," turn off the "Change brightness automatically when lighting changes" option.
How to impress my friends with my newfound knowledge of screen brightness?
Casually mention this guide during your next movie night and bask in the admiration of your peers. You're welcome .