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Control screen lighting beyond the system defaults
Tired of an on-screen display that still looks too dim even when your system brightness is maxed out? This compact utility lets you push the display’s light and dark settings past the usual limits so you can tailor the screen to your needs.
Quick-access control methods
Choose how you want the control to appear — the tool stays unobtrusive when not in use.
- A floating slider that behaves like the system volume control for fast, tactile adjustment.
- A small tile you can add to the notification area for instant access without opening an app.
Energy and convenience benefits
Lowering the visible brightness with this tool can reduce power draw when your laptop or computer is running on battery, helping extend runtime between charges. The interface is intentionally minimal so it won’t interfere with your workflow.
Deep dimming / blackout option
There’s a “blackout” capability that can darken the display substantially (up to 200% attenuation), useful for overnight use or when you need to obscure on-screen content. If you want to return to the standard settings, use the gear icon to restore the defaults.
Small footprint
The program needs very little disk space — approximately 1.7 MB — so it installs quickly and won’t burden your system storage.
Alternate suggestion
If you want a different approach, try the free utility CheatSheet, which focuses on simple, easy-to-use controls for screen adjustments and shortcuts.
Technical
- Mac
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