MyMonic
для Windows
MyMonic — простая в использовании программа, с помощью которой можно легко и быстро регулировать яркость и контрастность экрана монитора. Утилита в своей работе использует связку из настроек яркости экрана монитора и видеосистемы ПК, благодаря чему появляется возможность сделать яркость экрана меньше минимального значения монитора, что позволяет значительно снизить нагрузку на глаза.
После установки и запуска, программа добавляет значок в системный трей Windows, с помощью которого можно вызвать основное окно программы, для регулировки яркости экрана.
Основные возможности MyMonic:
- изменение настроек яркости, контрастности и подсветки монитора;
- дополнительные настройки яркости, контраста, гаммы видеосистемы;
- Get Display Brightness Control;
- ПО SmartContrast MyMonic.
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Отзывы о программе MyMonic
Евгений про MyMonic 1.4 [06-04-2024]
Ура! Работает даже если нет функции DDC/CI у монитора
1 | 1 | Ответить
Юрий про MyMonic 1.3 [30-12-2021]
Почему трояны почти везде???
5 | 6 | Ответить
Admin в ответ Юрий про MyMonic 1.3 [02-03-2022]
Ты в адеквате? 1 срабатывание из 63-х… Даже не вируса… Почисти свой комп.
5 | 9 | Ответить
Admin в ответ Юрий про MyMonic 1.3 [06-03-2022]
Это вашему антивирусу кажется что везде трояны. Все программы мы проверяем на вирусы прежде чем добавлять на портал. Результаты проверки есть на странице скачивания от ВирусТотала.
9 | 7 | Ответить
C7AY про MyMonic 1.3 [07-01-2021]
Если монитор подключен напрямую без переходников и на мониторе есть функция DDC/CI то сработает, в противном случае нет.
7 | 11 | Ответить
Приветствую всех!
Далеко не во всех версиях Windows и панелях управления видеодрайвером есть возможность точечно отрегулировать яркость и цветовую гамму экрана.
А ведь от этого может сильно зависеть удобство и комфорт работы за ПК, нагрузка на глаза (особенно в вечернее время).
Однако, для «исправления» этого дела есть несколько довольно простых и крайне надежных утилит. Один раз настроив цветовую температуру, яркость и контрастность — можно существенно облегчить себе жизнь 👌.
Ладно лирики, ближе к делу…
👉 В помощь!
1) Как включить ночной режим в Windows (чтобы не уставали глаза).
2) Самопроизвольное изменение яркости монитора — ноутбук меняет яркость сам! Почему и что с этим делать!
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Утилиты для регулировки яркости
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F.lux (ссылка на сайт разработчика)
Эта утилита предназначена для точечной регулировки цветовой гаммы экрана (причем, она это может делать автоматически, в зависимости от вашего часового пояса).
Вообще, основная ее цель — это снизить количество синего оттенка (который негативно сказывается на организме в вечернее время). Впрочем, никто не мешает с помощью нее регулировать яркость и вручную, так как нужно именно вам…
F.lux — скриншот настройки программы
Особенности:
- 2 режима регулировки яркости: автоматический и ручной;
- крайне простой интерфейс (разберется любой начинающий пользователь);
- легкое отключение F.lux на определенное время (например, чтобы поработать с фото или видео).
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CareUEyes (ссылка на сайт разработчика)
Крайне простое и полезное ПО, которое поможет вам управлять яркостью монитора в 2 клика мышкой! Утилита может в авто-режиме «убрать» синий свет, что позволит более комфортно работать за экраном в условиях слабой освещенности рабочего места.
Скрин главного окна CareUEyes
Особенности:
- простая и удобная регулировка цветовой температуры (в любой версии Windows);
- таймер для отслеживания времени работы за ПК (вовремя напомнит о перерыве);
- спец. функция «фокус» (позволяет настроить определенную область для чтения);
- возможность автоматического регулирование яркости и цветовой гаммы в зависимости от времени восхода/захода солнца.
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Gamma Panel (ссылка на Major Geeks)
Первая версия этого приложения вышла аж в 2002 году, однако, оно до сих пор не потеряло своей актуальности!
Какая бы не была модель вашей видеокарты и монитора, Gamma Panel позволяет легко и быстро отрегулировать яркость, контрастность и гамму экрана (успешно работает и на ноутбуках).
Gamma Panel — внешний вид утилиты
Отмечу, что в программе есть возможность создавать профили под каждый цветовой профиль (а затем, с помощью горячих клавиш переключать их — в зависимости от того, чем вы сейчас заняты на ПК).
Особенности:
- возможность настройки гаммы, яркости и контрастности (как глобально, так и для каждого цвета в отдельности (красный, зеленый, синий));
- наличие горячих клавиш;
- поддержка профилей (пресетов настроек);
- совместима практически с любыми видеокартами (AMD, nVidia, IntelHD) и мониторами.
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RedShiftGUI (ссылка на SourceForge.net)
Это бесплатная небольшая утилита, которая после установки «плавно» разместится в вашем трее (рядом с часами) и начнет регулировать яркость. Основная ее задача — уменьшить излучение синего цвета в вечернее время (что положительно сказывается на глазах).
В программе можно также и вручную регулировать цветовую гамму, яркость, оттенки.
RedShiftGUI — скрин окна программы
Примечание: для автоматической регулировки яркости — необходимо в настройках задать свои координаты (вкладка «Location»).
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Кстати, настроить яркость можно с помощью видеодрайвера и штатными средствами Windows. Да, это не всегда работает, но всё-таки… На всякий случай привожу ссылку на одно свою заметку по этой проблематике 👇.
👉 В помощь!
Не регулируется яркость экрана на ноутбуке, что делать? Как настроить яркость
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Дополнения по теме — всегда приветствуются!
Всего доброго!
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Первая публикация: 31.03.2020
Корректировка: 20.08.2021
Although Windows 10 comes built-in with a Night Mode and quick brightness slider, it doesn’t work on extended displays or desktops. If you use a multi-monitor setup, you have to manually adjust the brightness levels on every monitor. Having said that, you can get past this by simply using screen dimmer apps for Windows 10.
Screen Dimmer Apps for Windows 10
1. Dimmer
Dimmer, as the name suggests, is a basic Windows screen dimming app that supports multiple displays. The app casts a grey overlay on all the displays and you can just move the slider to dim the screens. I tried it on 3 monitor setup and it worked flawlessly. Dimmer is a portable program. So, you just have to extract the zip folder and double-click to use Dimmer.
The only downside is a lack of controls within the app. It doesn’t support keyboard shortcuts or user-defined presets. Having said that, if you need a basic app, it works flawlessly.
Features:
- Portable app
- Individual controls for different monitors
- No hotkeys or inbuilt presets
Download Dimmer for Windows 10
2. PangoBright
Similar to Dimmer, PangoBright is another screen dimmer app for Windows 10. It stays in the system tray and instead of a slider, you get percentages. On top of usual features in Dimmer, PangoBright also provides you an option to change the tint color of the screen.
So, for instance, during the daytime, you would prefer to have an orange tint on the display whereas, at night, you would prefer to have a yellow tint. PangoBright lets you do all of that in a couple of clicks.
Features:
- Change brightness level in percentages
- Option to change tint color
Download PangoBright for Windows 10
3. CareUEyes
CareUEyes builds a bit on the above-mentioned apps. It provides manual toggles for screen white balance, brightness, etc. Also, if you find all of these options confusing, there are built-in presets like Office, Editing, Gaming, Reading, etc. for different scenarios. On top of it, you can also create your own presets.
My favorite feature of CareUEyes is that you have the option to set up hotkeys to increase or decrease the brightness. So, instead of opening the app every time, I can control the brightness of all my monitors with keyboard shortcuts. The only caveat with the app is that it doesn’t provide separate controls for individual monitors. The settings apply to every monitor connected.
Features:
- Inbuilt presets like Editing, Gaming, Reading, etc
- Multi-monitor support
- Brightness and white balance slider
- Hotkeys supported
Download CareUEyes for Windows 10
4. F.lux
F.lux is a popular screen dimmer cum night mode app for Windows 10. Although Windows 10 has an inbuilt night mode, it’s pretty barebone. Foremost, it doesn’t let you customize the white balance value of the tint. On the other hand, f.lux provides all the customizations you will need in a screen dimmer app.
When you open f.lux for the first time, it asks you to enter your location and adjust brightness as per the time of day. For instance, it provides 3 different white balance tones for sunrise, sunset, and bedtime. You can customize these options and have even more white balance timers.
Moreover, if you have a smart light like Philips Hue or Yeelight, you can sync them with f.lux. It’ll customize the white balance of your screen along with the light in your house.
Features:
- Supports multi-monitor setup
- Adjusts according to the time of the day of your location
- Provides sync with smart lights such as Philips Hue, Yeelight, etc
Download F.lux for Windows 10
5. Iris Screen Dimmer
Iris Screen Dimmer is a mix and match of minimal as well as power options. In case you need a simple app to just modify screen brightness settings automatically as per time of the day, Iris Screen Dimmer can do that. If you are a power user who wants to fine-tune brightness, gamma, saturation, etc manually, Iris Screen Dimmer lets you do that as well. It syncs all your settings across multiple monitors.
The only caveat with Iris Screen Dimmer is that it’s a paid app. You get a 7-day free trial and post that, you have to shell out $1.99/month.
Features:
- Automatic white balance, saturation, brightness as per your location timings
- Syncs settings across multiple monitors
- Advanced options to fine-tune brightness, saturation, blue light, etc
Download Iris Screen Dimmer for Windows 10 (7-day trial)
Brightness Control Apps for Windows 10
6. Win10 Brightness Slider
Win10 Brightness Slider is a brightness control app rather than a screen dimmer app. Basically, other apps overlay a tint over the display instead of modifying the brightness. Win10 Brightness Slider, on the other hand, sends commands to modify the brightness values of the monitors and extended displays. However, your monitor needs to support DDC/CI and it has to be enabled in the monitor. In case you don’t know, DDC/CI lets software control the brightness and other settings of the monitor.
Win10 Brightness slider is the most basic brightness control app. It just sits on the system tray and lets you change the display values. If you have 1 monitor connected, it shows 1 slider and if you have 2 monitors connected, it shows 2 different sliders.
Features:
- Brightness slider for multiple monitors in the Taskbar
- Supports DDC/CI display only
- Portable app
Download Win10 Brightness Slider for Windows 10
7. DisplayTuner
Similar to Win10 Brightness Slider, DisplayTuner also works with DDC/CI displays. Apart from the brightness slider, DisplayTuner also provides you the option to adjust the gamma, RGB levels, etc. Moreover, it lets you control the audio levels, screen orientation of the desktops right from within the app.
The only caveat with DisplayTuner is that it doesn’t work on laptop screens. For instance, if you have a laptop extending to a monitor, it works only on the monitor but not on the laptop.
Features:
- Supports DDC/CI monitors
- Option to tune gamma, RGB levels, audio, screen orientation, etc.
- Options to create custom presets and hotkeys
- Doesn’t work on laptops
Download DisplayTuner for Windows 10
8. ClickMonitorDDC
Click Monitor CDC is similar to DisplayTuner but with a lot more customizations and hotkeys. Apart from the usual brightness and sound levels, it also lets you set up brightness and audio levels for different times of the day. You have to manually set it up within the app first.
Moreover, you get a lot of hotkeys as well as mouse action support. The mouse action support is quite interesting. In case you have 2 monitors, ClickMonitorDDC will show up with 2 icons in the system tray. Now, you just have to hover over the ClickMonitorDDC icon in the system tray and rotate the mouse cursor to increase or reduce the brightness. You can also setup double-click mouse actions to quickly switch to a preset.
Features:
- DDC/CI monitor support
- Lots of customizations, hotkey, and mouse action support
- Option to have different brightness, saturation, contrast levels at a different time of the day
Download ClickMonitorDDC for Windows 10
How Do You Dim Screen or Manager Brightness
For a minimal use case, Dimmer is a portable app that lets you control monitors individually. I use f.lux as it requires minimal manual setup and works flawlessly. If you are a power user, you should try a brightness control app like ClickMonitorDDC.
Also Read: Best Free Monitor Calibration Software Windows 10
Pratik
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Monitorian
Monitorian is a Windows desktop tool to adjust the brightness of multiple monitors with ease.
(DPI: 200%)
The user can change the brightness of monitors, including external ones, either individually or in unison. For the system with an ambient light sensor, the adjusted brightness can be shown along with configured one.
(DPI: 100%)
In addition, the user can change the adjustable range of brightness and contrast for each monitor seamlessly.
Usage.mp4
Additional languages:
- Arabic (ar) by @MohammadShughri
- Catalan (ca) by @ericmp33
- German (de) by @uDEV2019
- Greek (el-GR) by @NickMihal
- Spanish (es) by @josemirm and @ericmp33
- French (fr) by @AlexZeGamer and @Rikiiiiiii
- Italian (it) by @GhostyJade
- Japanese (ja-JP) by @emoacht
- Korean (ko-KR) by @VenusGirl
- Dutch (nl-NL) by @JordyEGNL
- Polish (pl-PL) by @Daxxxis and @FakeMichau
- Portuguese (pt-BR) by @guilhermgonzaga
- Romanian (ro) by @calini
- Russian (ru-RU) by @SigmaTel71 and @San4es
- Albanian (sq) by @RDN000
- Swedish (sv-SE) by @Sopor
- Turkish (tr-TR) by @webbudesign
- Ukrainian (uk-UA) by @kaplun07
- Vietnamese (vi-VN) by @dongsinhho
- Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) by @ComMouse, @zhujunsan, @XMuli, @FISHandCHEAP and @FrzMtrsprt
- Traditional Chinese (zh-Hant) by @toto6038 and @XMuli
Requirements
- Windows 7 or newer
- .NET Framework 4.8
- An external monitor must be DDC/CI enabled.
Download
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Microsoft Store (Windows 10 (1607) or newer):
Monitorian -
Winget (a.k.a. Windows Package Manager, App Installer):
winget install Monitorian -s msstore -
Other:
💾 Installer
Install/Uninstall
If you wish to place executable files on your own, you can extract them from installer file (.msi) by the following command:
msiexec /a [source msi file path] targetdir=[destination folder path (absolute path)] /qn
In such case, please note the following:
- The settings file (and other file) will be created at:
[system drive]\Users\[user name]\AppData\Local\Monitorian\ - When you check [Start on sign in], a registry value will be added to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Remarks
- The monitor name shown in main window can be changed to distinguish monitors easily. To change the name, press and hold it until it turns to be editable.
- To adjust the brightness by a touchpad, place two fingers on it and swipe horizontally. The touchpad must be a precision touchpad.
- The number of monitors shown at a time is up to 4.
- In case an external monitor is not shown, read detection of external monitors.
- This app identifies each monitor by an unique identifier given by the OS. Even with the same PC and monitor, this identifier may vary depending on the type of connection (e.g. USB-C DisplayPort Alt mode) or the selection of connectors of the same type. Consequently, if a monitor is reconnected to the different connector, it may not be regarded as the same monitor and some functions may not work as expected.
Add-on Features
Add-on features are available for Microsoft Store version on a subscription basis.
Hot keys & Shortcut keys (Add-on features)
All hot keys for brightness can be switched to contrast by To contrast hot key. It can be switched back to brightness by To brightness hot key.
Command-line options (Add-on features)
You can use command-line options to get/set the brightness or contrast.
| Actions | Options |
|---|---|
| Get brightness of a monitor. | /get |
| Get brightness of a specified monitor. | /get [Device Instance ID] |
| Get brightness of all monitors. | /get all |
| Set brightness of a monitor. | /set [Brightness] |
| Set brightness of a specified monitor. | /set [Device Instance ID] [Brightness] |
| Set brightness of all monitors. | /set all [Brightness] |
The device instance ID is an unique identifier given by the OS to each monitor. It must be enclosed in quotes.
You can switch to contrast by inserting contrast after /get or /set (e.g. /get contrast all).
If this app is called with /get or /set, it will return
[Device Instance ID] [Monitor name] [Brightness] B
‘B’ at the end indicates brightness. In addition, ‘*’ will be added in the case of a selected monitor.
If this app is called with /get contrast or /set contrast, it will return
[Device Instance ID] [Monitor name] [Contrast] C
‘C’ at the end indicates contrast. If contrast is not supported by a monitor, ‘-‘ will be shown instead.
The brightness or contrast ranges from 0 to 100%. When you use /set option, it can be specified with the number itself (e.g. 20), increase (e.g. +10) or decrease (e.g. -10).
The options can be executed consecutively (e.g. monitorian /set 20 /set contrast 40, up to 10 options).
You can call this app by its name Monitorian in command prompt, bat file or desktop shortcut.
For example, creating a desktop shortcut to set brightness of a monitor to 50 will be the following.
From Task Scheduler, it can be performed by the path to its alias %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\WindowsApps\Monitorian.exe. For example, to increase brightness of all monitors by 30%, the Action will be the following:
In addition, you can define commands and make them execute when a specified condition is met, when a specified daily due time comes, or when a specified hot key is pressed:
- Conditional Commands
- Time Commands
- Key Commands
The code for add-on features is not included in this repository.
Detection of external monitors
This app checks if each external monitor is controllable through DDC/CI and shows only controllable ones.
For this purpose, this app requests a monitor to send its capabilities information through DDC/CI and checks if it includes the capabilities to get/set the brightness. If capabilities information is not received or these capabilities are not included, such monitor will be regarded as not controllable through DDC/CI.
This function has been tested and worked well in most cases. Therefore, if a monitor is not shown, it is most likely caused by hardware-oriented reasons that cannot be solved by this app. Such reasons include:
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The monitor model does not support DDC/CI.
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The monitor’s DDC/CI setting is OFF. You may need to change the setting by OSD menu.
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The monitor’s DDC/CI function is weird. Some monitors are found not to return correct capabilities information.
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The PC’s connector does not support DDC/CI.
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The cable, converter, or docking station which connects the PC and the monitor is not compatible with DDC/CI. Thunderbolt/USB-C cables are generally compatible but converters aren’t. Surface Dock and Surface Dock 2 are known to be compatible.
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The monitor or the PC have issues including contact failure in connector. This is particularly the case for old monitors.
If you think it is worth to report, read reporting and then create an issue with logs and other relevant information.
Development
This app is a WPF app developed and tested with Surface Pro series.
Reporting
The controllability of an external monitor depends on whether the monitor successfully responds to DDC/CI commands. Even if a monitor is expected to be DDC/CI compatible, it may fail to respond typically when the system starts or resumes.
In any case, reporting on the controllability of a monitor MUST include probe.log and operation.log described below. The logs will be the starting point to look into the issue.
Probe
- You can check the compatibility of your monitor by probe.log. It will include raw information on monitors, including capabilities through DDC/CI, from various APIs that are used to find accessible monitors. To get this log, tap
Probe into monitorsin the hidden menu described below. - To open the hidden menu, click app title at the top of menu window 3 times.
Rescan
- As part of testing, you can manually trigger to rescan monitors via
Rescan monitorsin the hidden menu. A system sound will be played when completed.
Operations
- As part of testing, you can set this app to record operations to scan monitors and reflect their states. To enable the recording, check
Make operation login the hidden menu. After some information is recorded, you will be able to copy operation.log byCopy operation log. - If you notice an issue, enable the recording and then wait until the issue happens. When you notice the issue again, copy this log and check the information including the change before and after the issue.
Command-line arguments
- As part of testing, you can store persistent arguments in
Command-line argumentsin the hidden menu. They will be tested along with current arguments when this app starts. - For example, if you want this app to always use English language (default), set
/lang enin this box.
Exceptions
- If anything unexpected happens, exception.log will be saved. It will be useful source of information when looking into an issue.
Setup
- Install Visual Studio.
- In Visual Studio Installer, go to the Individual components tab and make sure the following components are checked and installed. The version must match the corresponding field of project (.csproj) file of each project.
| Components | Fields |
|---|---|
| .NET Framework 4.8 SDK .NET Framework 4.8 targeting pack |
TargetFrameworkVersion |
- Load the solution by specifying
/Source/Monitorian.sln. Then go to the solution explorer and right click the solution name and executeRestore NuGet Packages.
Globalization
An alternative language can be shown by adding a Resources (.resx) file into /Source/Monitorian.Core/Properties folder. Each Resources file stores name/value pairs for a specific language and will be selected automatically depending on the user’s environment.
- The file name must be in
Resources.[language-culture].resxformat. - The name of a name/value pair must correspond to that in the default
Resources.resxfile to override it.
Reference
- VESA Monitor Control Command Set (MCCS) standard
History
Ver 4.10 2024-12-26
- Improve internal code
- Add Vietnamese (vi-VN) language. Thanks to @dongsinhho!
Ver 4.9 2024-11-16
- Improve internal code
- Add Swedish (sv-SE) language. Thanks to @Sopor!
Ver 4.8 2024-10-15
- Fix bug
Ver 4.7 2024-7-21
- Improve internal code
- Add Albanian (sq) language. Thanks to @RDN000Add!
Ver 4.6 2023-12-8
- Modify app icon
- Add Greek (el-GR) language. Thanks to @NickMihal!
Ver 4.5 2023-9-29
- Modify behaviors and so on
Ver 4.4 2023-6-20
- Fix bugs and so on
Ver 4.3 2023-4-21
- Fix window position on Windows 11 Build 22621
Ver 4.2 2023-3-21
- Change function to change in unison
- Supplement French (fr) language. Thanks to @Rikiiiiiii!
Ver 4.1 2023-3-13
- Improve internal code
- Supplement Ukrainian (uk-UA) language. Thanks to @kaplun07!
- Supplement Russian (ru-RU) language. Thanks to @San4es!
Ver 4.0 2022-12-31
- Modify UI
- Add Ukrainian (uk-UA) language. Thanks to @kaplun07!
Ver 3.15 2022-12-4
- Fix touchpad swipe
- Supplement Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) language. Thanks to @FrzMtrsprt!
Ver 3.14 2022-10-23
- Make change of monitors arrangement reflected immediately
Ver 3.13 2022-8-29
- Shorten scan time when multiple external monitors exist
- Supplement German (de) language. Thanks to @uDEV2019!
Ver 3.12 2022-7-4
- Enable mouse horizontal wheel to change brightness concurrently (except that in unison)
Ver 3.11 2022-6-2
- Enable to use accent color for brightness
- Supplement Korean (ko-KR) language. Thanks to @VenusGirl!
- Fix error message for unreachable monitor
Ver 3.10 2022-4-12
- Redesign small slider
- Add Catalan (ca) language. Thanks to @ericmp33!
- Supplement Spanish (es) language. Thanks to @ericmp33!
- Improve Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) language. Thanks to @FISHandCHEAP!
- Supplement Traditional Chinese (zh-Hant) language. Thanks to @XMuli!
Ver 3.9 2022-1-20
- Add Portuguese (pt-BR) language. Thanks to @guilhermgonzaga!
- Supplement Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) language. Thanks to @XMuli!
- Fix Dutch (nl-NL) language. Thanks to @JordyEGNL!
Ver 3.8 2021-12-18
- Add Romanian (ro) language. Thanks to @calini!
Ver 3.7 2021-12-3
- Fix issue of combination of moving in unison and deferring change
- Modify DPI awareness of the icon
Ver 3.6 2021-9-30
- Fix count for scan process
- Add Italian (it) language. Thanks to @GhostyJade!
Ver 3.5 2021-9-9
- Make rounded corners default on Windows 11
- Add Traditional Chinese (zh-Hant) language. Thanks to @toto6038!
Ver 3.4 2021-8-30
- Add Dutch (nl-NL) language. Thanks to @JordyEGNL!
- Supplement Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) language. Thanks to @zhujunsan!
Ver 3.3 2021-8-20
- Add Arabic (ar) language. Thanks to @MohammadShughri!
Ver 3.2 2021-8-9
- Supplement German (de) language. Thanks to @uDEV2019!
Ver 3.1 2021-8-4
- Supplement Polish (pl-PL) language. Thanks to @FakeMichau!
- Add Turkish (tr-TR) language. Thanks to @webbudesign!
- Supplement Russian (ru-RU) language. Thanks to @SigmaTel71!
- Add Spanish (es) language. Thanks to @josemirm!
Ver 3.0 2021-7-1
- Change UI
Ver 2.19 2021-6-16
- Enable to adjust brightness by precision touchpad
Ver 2.18 2021-5-23
- Add German (de) language. Thanks to @uDEV2019!
Ver 2.17 2021-5-19
- Add French (fr) language. Thanks to @AlexZeGamer!
Ver 2.16 2021-4-11
- Add Korean (ko-KR) language. Thanks to @VenusGirl!
Ver 2.14 2021-3-26
- Improve internal processes
Ver 2.13 2021-2-13
- Improve internal process
Ver 2.11 2021-1-26
- Add Russian (ru-RU) language. Thanks to @SigmaTel71!
- Add Polish (pl-PL) language. Thanks to @Daxxxis!
- Add Simplified Chinese (zh-Hans) language. Thanks to @ComMouse!
Ver 2.9 2020-12-22
- Improve codes
Ver 2.8 2020-11-23
- Adjust mouse wheel roll
Ver 2.7 2020-10-30
- Enable to change adjustable range
- Adjust scan process
- Add get/set brightness test to probe
Ver 2.6 2020-8-10
- Enable to defer update of brightness
Ver 2.5 2020-8-1
- Fix issue on empty description
Ver 2.4 2019-12-30
- Improve scan process
Ver 2.3 2019-11-28
- Change scan process
Ver 2.2 2019-11-18
- Change setting to show adjusted brightness by ambient light enabled as default
- Fix bugs
Ver 2.1 2019-11-6
- Change location to show when the icon is in overflow area
- Change behavior when sliders are moving in unison
- Fix bugs
Ver 2.0 2019-8-6
- Enable operation by arrow keys
- Redesign slider
Ver 1.12 2019-3-9
- Modify to handle raw brightnesses correctly when raw minimum and maximum brightnesses are not standard values. Thanks to @reflecat!
- Change target framework to .NET Framework 4.7.2
Ver 1.11 2019-2-7
- Further suppress an exception
Ver 1.10 2019-2-3
- Change to enable transparency and blur effects only when transparency effects of OS is on
Ver 1.9 2018-12-5
- Change scan timings after resume
Ver 1.8 2018-11-24
- Supplement generic monitor name with connection type
Ver 1.7 2018-8-22
- Improved finding monitor name for Windows 10 April 2018 Update (1803)
Ver 1.6 2018-5-25
- Extended function to control DDC/CI connected monitor
- Modified function to enable moving together
Ver 1.5 2018-2-12
- Improved handling of uncontrollable monitor
Ver 1.4 2018-1-17
- Modified handling of monitor names
Ver 1.2 2017-10-12
- Added control by mouse wheel
- Added function to show adjusted brightness
Ver 1.0 2017-2-22
- Initial release
License
- MIT License
Libraries
- XamlBehaviors for WPF
Developer
- emoacht (emotom[atmark]pobox.com)
Eye strain is a common problem when using a computer for extended periods, often due to improper screen brightness. Adjusting the brightness slider in the display settings menu is a straightforward way to control screen brightness on Windows PCs. Additionally, using keyboard shortcuts, like the “Fn key” combined with “brightness control keys” (often symbolized by a sun), is another simple way to control brightness levels manually. (Don’t worry if your “Fn Brightness Key” is not working, we have some quick fixes for you to resolve the issue.)
However, for a more convenient and customizable experience, brightness control apps for PC are the ideal solution. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best desktop brightness control software for Windows 10/11 PCs. Whether you’re looking for a seamless user interface or advanced features, these apps will help you find the perfect brightness controller for your PC.
What Are Brightness Control Software & Who Uses It?
Brightness control software are specialized applications designed to give you complete control over the luminosity of your screen. These nifty tools empower users to adjust brightness levels according to their personal preferences, environmental conditions, and visual requirements.
Professionals, such as graphic designers, photographers, and video editors, rely on precise brightness control to ensure accurate color representation and optimal visual clarity. Students, gamers, and movie enthusiasts also find value in adjusting the brightness to enhance their viewing experience. In short, anyone who values visual comfort, productivity, and immersive visuals can benefit from using brightness control software.
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Top 5 Monitor Brightness Adjustment Software For Immersive Viewing Experience (2023)
We understand the importance of providing our readers with the absolute best options available. That’s why we have gone the extra mile to conduct extensive app testing and meticulously examine numerous apps to control brightness on PC. Considering factors like usability, customization, reliability, performance, and additional features, we guarantee that the recommended apps in this article have been thoroughly vetted.
1. RedshiftGUI
RedshiftGUI is a reliable brightness controller and color temperature adjustment tool, designed for Windows 11/10 PC. It automatically adjusts the color temperature of your screen based on the time of day, reducing blue light emissions to prevent eye strain. The application provides both manual and auto-adjusting settings to control the brightness level. Besides Windows, this PC brightness control software works with Linux as well!
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2. CareUEyes
CareUEyes is another convenient brightness controller for PC that helps protect your eyes from strain caused by prolonged screen use. It offers features like a blue light filter, screen dimming, break reminders, and eye exercises to provide a more comfortable viewing experience. The best part of using CareUEyes is its ability to set up hotkeys to increase or decrease the brightness. Hence, you don’t need to open the app every time to control brightness.
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3. Twinkle Tray Brightness Slider
Twinkle Tray Brightness Slider is an exceptional monitor brightness control software to use for Windows 11 & other popular versions. Unlike other options mentioned here, the app offers a unique capability to manage brightness across multiple computers from a single interface. With its sleek interface and DDC/CI support for external displays, it stands out from the rest. It can synchronize levels with Link Level, and conserve energy by automatically turning off shows when not in use.
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4. f.lux
f.lux is a popular software that adjusts the color temperature of your screen according to the time of day. Users are even offered the ability to manually change the settings and screen brightness according to their needs and preferences. By reducing blue light during the evening and night, it aims to reduce eye strain. Besides this, it also provides three different white balance tones for sunrise, sunset & bedtime. You can easily customize these options and enjoy an effortless reading experience.
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5. iBrightness Tray
iBrightness Tray is a nifty utility that offers different functions for easy brightness control. With the horizontal slider, you can effortlessly adjust the brightness to your liking, making your screen more comfortable to view. Ability to manage screen saver, giving you a quick way to protect your screen when not in use. And, a dedicated power-off button to fully turn off your desktop screen, similar to sleep mode, preserving battery life while taking breaks from work.
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Elevating Your Viewing Experience with PC Brightness Control Software
In conclusion, the discussed brightness control software options provide valuable solutions for managing screen brightness and enhancing the viewing experience. These tools cater to different user preferences and environments, aiming to alleviate eye strain, improve visual comfort, and conserve energy. Whether you’re a professional, student, or avid screen user, incorporating these brightness control software options can greatly enhance your overall screen experience.
We recommend using RedshiftGUI and f.lux as they offer automatic color temperature adjustments based on the time of day, reducing eye strain by minimizing blue light emissions. If you know any other such brightness controller for PC, feel free to drop your suggestions in the comments section below!
People Also Ask:
Q1. When Should Brightness Controlling Programs Be Used?
Brightness control software should be used whenever you find yourself straining your eyes due to excessively bright or dim screens. It is especially important to utilize these tools in environments with poor lighting conditions, such as low-light rooms or bright outdoor settings. By adjusting the brightness levels to suit your surroundings, you can alleviate eye strain, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall visual comfort.
Q2. Does Brightness Control Software Consume A Significant Amount of System Resources?
Most brightness control software is designed to be lightweight and consumes minimal system resources, ensuring smooth operation without causing significant performance issues.
Q3. Are There Any Good Apps To Control Brightness On Mac & Linux?
For Mac:
- Shades: Lightweight and easy-to-use brightness control software with a convenient slider interface.
- Lunar: Advanced brightness control software for Mac, offering automatic adjustments based on ambient light and additional features like Dark Mode schedule.
For Linux:
- Redshift: Popular software that adjusts screen color temperature on Linux based on the time of day, reducing eye strain.
- Light: Command-line tool for Linux, providing a simple way to control screen brightness with customization options.
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