Are you tired of straining your eyes due to an overly bright or dim screen? Adjusting the screen brightness can make a huge difference in your viewing experience. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to change screen brightness on different devices.
- Using the Keyboard Shortcut: Press the Windows key + X and then click on “Mobility Center” (if available). Look for the “Display” or “Display brightness” section and adjust the slider to your desired brightness.
- Using the Settings App: Click on the Start button and select the “Settings” app. Navigate to “System” > “Display” and adjust the “Brightness” slider.
- Using the Control Panel: Click on the Start button and select “Control Panel.” Navigate to “Appearance and Personalization” > “Display” and adjust the “Brightness” slider.
For Mac Computers
- Using the Keyboard Shortcut: Press the Command (⌘) key + Option (⌥) + Brightness Up/Brightness Down keys.
- Using the Displays Preference Pane: Click on the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.” Navigate to “Displays” and adjust the “Brightness” slider.
- Using the Touch Bar: If your Mac has a Touch Bar, you can adjust the screen brightness by tapping on the sun icon and then adjusting the slider.
For Android Devices
- Using the Quick Settings Panel: Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Look for the “Brightness” slider and adjust it to your desired level.
- Using the Settings App: Open the “Settings” app and navigate to “Display” > “Brightness.” Adjust the slider to your desired level.
- Using the Power Button: Some Android devices allow you to adjust the screen brightness by pressing and holding the Power button and then adjusting the slider.
For iOS Devices
- Using the Control Center: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen (or swipe down from the top-right corner on iPhone X and later). Look for the “Brightness” slider and adjust it to your desired level.
- Using the Settings App: Open the “Settings” app and navigate to “Display & Brightness.” Adjust the “Brightness” slider to your desired level.
- Using Siri: You can also ask Siri to adjust the screen brightness for you. Simply say “Hey Siri, turn down/up the brightness.”
Additional Tips
- Auto-Brightness: Many devices have an auto-brightness feature that adjusts the screen brightness based on the ambient light. You can enable this feature in the settings app.
- Night Mode: Some devices have a night mode or reading mode that adjusts the screen brightness and color temperature to reduce eye strain.
- External Monitors: If you’re using an external monitor, you may need to adjust the brightness settings on the monitor itself.