Windows offers a Sleep Mode that temporarily stops everything on Windows. Resuming is quick, but if you want to blackout your screen instantly, there is no inbuilt method. In this post, we will share a list of free software that instantly turns the display or screen off in Windows.
How to turn off the monitor display of a laptop
Many times, I want my computer to play music in the background. Since that is the only thing I want it to do for a while, turning off the display makes sense. These kinds of software also come in handy when you want to black out the screen as somebody approaches quickly.
- ScreenOff
- Turn Off Monitor
Some offer keyboard shortcuts, while others can be launched directly or from the system tray.
1] ScreenOff
ScreenOff is our popular in-house freeware, which is extremely small and the fastest in the lot. You can turn off the Windows laptop monitor screen with a click. It is the fastest, using the SendMessage Visual Basic command to send system commands to turn off the display. You do not need to download any .NET Framework version, nor do you need to install it. It is portable, and you can keep it wherever you want. The best will be to put it on the Taskbar.
Read: How to turn off the Monitor using a Keyboard Shortcut on Windows
2] Turn Off Monitor
It offers three ways to turn off the monitor. You can use a shortcut, a Taskbar Shortcut Icon, or a keyboard shortcut. Since we are talking about instant turn-off, set up a keyboard shortcut once you install it. The program will be available in the Start menu. Click on the Turn off Monitor Settings icon to configure
- In the Settings screen, click on the text box which says Hot Key to Turn Off Monitor.
- Now, use hotkeys like CTRL, SHIFT, ALT, or a combination of all three, along with an alphabet. The text will automatically appear in the text box.
- If you are doing it for the first time, click on Save. If you are changing it, click on the Change button and then save it.
In the same place, you can create a keyboard shortcut to turn off the display and lock the computer. WIN + L doesn’t turn off the screen instantly, but by using this option, you can turn off and lock the laptop immediately.
You can download Turn Off Monitor from its official website.
I hope you find this post helpful.
How do I close my laptop but keep my monitor on?
You need to disable the close lid action or change it to none for its action. Windows PC settings offer a power button, lid close, and other actions you can configure so you don’t have to log in repeatedly.
Can I close my laptop while using a monitor with Windows?
Yes, you can use it, and it’s a common practice. When you close the lid down while the monitor is connected, Windows automatically detects the monitor and turns off the laptop’s display. All open windows on the laptop’s display are moved to monitor display.
