I worked at night as well and used an auto dimmer called f.lux. You can set the time it auto dims.
I've also read Windows 7 has a "Smart Dimmer" but couldn't find it on my system.
How do I dim the screen brightness further than the lowest setting?
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I'm often on my computer at night and prefer to work in the dark. When the ambient light is low or nonexistent, the screen is too bright for my eyes to look at and I cannot dim the brightness enough for my preferences. Is there a way to adjust the screen brightness so that I may dim the screen beyond the lowest settings?
Just so folks know what I have already done, I have already attempted to dim the screen by using the keyboard dim screen controls (Fn + F4) and by going into Control Panel\Hardware and Sounds\Power Options.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2016-02-03T16:37:13+00:00 I've put together a couple of posts that might help you out with your problem:
How to reduce screen brightness: 3 free filter apps
10 ways to change background color & reduce screen brigtness
I hope either one helps you!
:) Uroš
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Anonymous
2013-11-02T11:13:31+00:00 Thanks for the suggestion I downloaded f.lux and it is interesting. While I like the idea and I think it does help some, I wish I could still dim the screen further. This has been helpful though, thanks.
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Anonymous
2013-11-02T11:05:45+00:00 I have a Dell XPS L502X. Intel Core i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz 2.00 GHz, 6.00 GB RAM and a 64-bit operating system. I am using Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
I can assure you that I have adjusted my brightness and contrast appropriately. It is fine during the day or when I have a light on, but in total darkness, I would prefer to adjust the monitor brightness darker than what I am able to dim it to currently.
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Anonymous
2013-11-02T17:41:47+00:00 You can also try using the "High" contrast theme in windows. It's was geared toward partially blind people though. But what it does is, it changes the white background with black background. So that may help as well. It's not pretty, but might help you.