Do you find it annoying when your laptop's display is too bright or too dim? Windows laptops have a feature that can automatically adjust the display brightness based on your cursor movement. This can help improve your viewing experience and save battery life. In this guide, we will show you how to enable and customize this feature on your Windows laptop.
Step 1: Open the Windows Settings
To begin, click on the Start menu and select the gear icon to open the Windows Settings.
Step 2: Go to the System Settings
In the Windows Settings window, click on "System" to access the system settings.
Step 3: Adjust the Display Settings
In the left sidebar, click on "Display" to open the display settings.
Step 4: Enable the Adaptive Brightness
Scroll down to find the "Brightness and color" section. Here, you will see a toggle switch labeled "Change brightness automatically when lighting changes." Turn this switch on to enable the adaptive brightness feature.
Step 5: Customize the Adaptive Brightness
If you want to customize how the display brightness adjusts based on your cursor movement, click on the "Advanced display settings" link at the bottom of the page.
In the advanced display settings, you can adjust the following options:
- Change brightness automatically when lighting changes: This option allows Windows to adjust the display brightness based on the ambient lighting conditions.
- Change brightness automatically when battery saver is on: If you have enabled the battery saver mode, this option allows Windows to further dim the display to conserve battery life.
- Change brightness automatically when in battery mode: This option allows Windows to adjust the display brightness when your laptop is running on battery power.
Feel free to customize these options according to your preferences.
Step 6: Close the Settings
Once you have made the desired changes, you can close the Windows Settings window.
That's it! You have successfully enabled and customized the automatic display dimming based on cursor movement on your Windows laptop.
This feature can be quite useful, especially if you frequently switch between bright and dim environments. It ensures that your display brightness is always optimized for your viewing comfort.
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