How to turn off the PC screen and still run Windows 10/11 ? Very simple. Here's how to turn off the computer screen and still keep it running .
Although we all know that Windows laptops work well in all situations, few people know that they can also be turned into a home workstation. By connecting an external keyboard, mouse and monitor, the laptop can function as a desktop. But there is a problem here: How to keep the laptop running when the lid is closed?
By default, Windows puts your laptop to sleep when you close the lid. That means even if you don't want to use your laptop as a second screen, you still have to leave the device open for it to work.
So is there any way to make the computer turn off the screen but still run? Here is the solution for you.
How to turn off the laptop screen and still have the computer running
Windows provides a simple toggle to keep the laptop screen on, even when the lid is closed. How to find this button is as follows:
- In the System Tray (in the bottom right corner of the screen), find the Battery icon . You may have to click on the small arrow to display the entire icon. Right-click Battery and select Power Options .
- Additionally, to open this menu on Windows 10, you can go to Settings > System > Power & sleep > select Additional power settings from the menu on the right. Drag the Settings window to make it wider if you don't see this link.
- As a final method, open Control Panel by finding it in the Start menu , changing View by in the top right corner to Small icons and selecting Power Options .
- On the left side of the Control Panel section, under Power Options , select Choose what closing the lid does .
- You'll see options for power button and sleep mode. In When I close the lid , change the drop-down box for Plugged in to Do nothing .
- If you like, you can also change the same setting for On battery . However, this can cause some problems.
- Click Save Changes . It's done.
Now when you close the laptop screen, your computer will continue to run as usual. That means you can still control it with external devices, like a mouse and keyboard, and the laptop stays neatly stored away.
However, remember that when you put your laptop to sleep or turn it off, you will need to use the Start menu commands after you have made this change. Another option is to use the power button on your computer to turn it off.
It's done. Above is how to turn off the laptop screen and still have the computer running. As you can see, it's very simple, right? However, note that this action will drain the battery quickly and remember to turn off the computer when putting it in a backpack or bag to ensure the device does not overheat.