How to lower brightness on laptop
When using a laptop on a daily basis, adjusting the screen brightness is a basic operation. Whether it is to save power, protect your eyes, or adapt to different ambient light, it is very important to master the method of adjusting brightness. This article will introduce in detail how to adjust the brightness on notebooks of different operating systems and brands, and attach hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to help readers better understand related technologies.
1. Brightness adjustment methods under different operating systems

The following are the steps to adjust the brightness of your notebook under the three major operating systems of Windows, macOS and Linux:
| operating system | Adjustment method |
|---|---|
| Windows | 1. Use the keyboard shortcut (usually Fn + F5/F6 or the brightness icon key) 2. Adjust via Settings > System > Display > Brightness slider 3. Adjust "Screen Brightness" in power options |
| macOS | 1. Use the F1/F2 keys on the keyboard 2. Adjust via System Preferences > Display > Brightness slider 3. Drag the brightness slider in Control Center |
| Linux | 1. Use keyboard shortcuts (usually the same as Windows) 2. Via System Settings > Power > Brightness Adjustment 3. Use command line tools (such as xrandr) |
2. Brightness adjustment shortcut keys for popular notebook brands
Different brands of notebooks may use different shortcut key combinations to adjust brightness. Here are shortcut keys for common brands:
| brand | Brightness adjustment shortcut keys |
|---|---|
| Lenovo | Fn + F11/F12 |
| Dell | Fn + F4/F5 |
| HP | Fn + F2/F3 |
| ASUS | Fn + F5/F6 |
| Apple (MacBook) | F1/F2 |
3. Hot topics and content in the past 10 days
The following are hot topics and hot content related to notebook use in the past 10 days:
| topic | heat index | Main content |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 latest updates | ★★★★★ | Microsoft has released the May 2024 update for Windows 11, which optimizes display brightness and power management features. |
| OLED screen eye protection technology | ★★★★☆ | Many manufacturers have launched new OLED screen notebooks, emphasizing low blue light and automatic brightness adjustment technology. |
| Optimizing notebook battery life | ★★★☆☆ | Experts recommend extending laptop battery life by reducing screen brightness and closing background applications. |
| AI intelligent brightness adjustment | ★★★☆☆ | Some high-end notebooks are beginning to be equipped with ambient light sensors and AI algorithms to achieve automatic brightness adjustment. |
4. Precautions for adjusting brightness
1.Avoid using high brightness for long periods of time: High brightness not only consumes power quickly, but may also cause eye fatigue. It is recommended to adjust the brightness to about 50% in a well-lit environment.
2.Use low brightness at night: When using your notebook in a dark environment, you should adjust the brightness below 30% or turn on night mode to reduce blue light.
3.Check driver: If the brightness cannot be adjusted, it may be a graphics card driver problem. It is recommended to update or reinstall the graphics card driver.
4.Use third-party tools: If the system’s built-in brightness adjustment function is not enough, you can try third-party brightness adjustment tools such as f.lux and Twinkle Tray.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why can’t the brightness of my laptop be adjusted?
A: Possible reasons include: 1) keyboard shortcuts are disabled; 2) graphics card driver abnormality; 3) system power management setting issues; 4) hardware failure.
Q: How to make the notebook automatically adjust the brightness?
A: In Windows, you can turn on the "Automatically adjust brightness based on content" option; in macOS, just check "Automatically adjust brightness".
Q: What should I do if the lowest brightness is still too bright?
A: You can try: 1) further reduce the brightness in the graphics card control panel; 2) use software filters to reduce the brightness; 3) turn on dark mode to reduce glare.
Through the above methods, I believe you have mastered the various skills of notebook brightness adjustment. Properly adjusting the brightness can not only improve the user experience, but also protect eye health and extend battery life. If you have any other questions, please leave a message in the comment area for discussion.
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