If our screen is too bright, it can give you eye problems, especially if we sit in front of a computer and surf or code all day. A too-bright screen can cause eye strain and fatigue, which can lead to headaches and other maladies.
Since we are regular computer users, eye health is critical for optimal performance. So in this article, we will show you how to adjust your screen's brightness on Windows 10 Laptops.
- Increase or decrease brightness using Action Center
The easiest way to change the brightness of your PC screen is using the action center.
Follow these steps:
- Open the Action Center from the system tray or press Windows key + A.
- At the bottom, you will find a sun-like symbol, and next to it will be the adjustment bar.
- Drag it to the left to reduce brightness, or drag it to the right to increase brightness.
- The change in brightness is in real-time when using the above method.
- You will feel the brightness reducing or increasing while you drag the bar.
2. Quickly adjust screen brightness using the laptop keyboard
- Most modern laptops come with brightness control keys in the Fn keys.
- You can look for brightness icons on the function keys from F1 to F12.
- Normally, you will need to press the Fn key + the brightness key to make it work.
- This is the quickest way to reduce or increase brightness.
Note: Brightness keys vary from laptop to laptop.
A screen that is too bright or too dim can take its toll on your eyes and make you uncomfortable, knowing how to increase and lower the brightness helps us be more productive and focused.