How to Prevent Your Screen from Going Black After Inactivity

Learn how to adjust power settings to stop your screen from turning black after inactivity on Windows and macOS.

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To stop your screen from going black after inactivity, adjust your power settings. On Windows: go to Settings > System > Power & sleep; modify the sleep times or choose 'Never.' On macOS: visit System Preferences > Energy Saver and adjust settings to your preference.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my screen go black after a few minutes of inactivity? Screens go black after inactivity to conserve energy and extend the lifespan of your display. This is a common feature in most operating systems.
  2. How can I change the sleep settings on my laptop? On Windows, navigate to Settings > System > Power & sleep. On a Mac, go to System Preferences > Energy Saver. Here, you can adjust how long your device waits before sleeping.
  3. Are there any risks associated with setting my screen to never sleep? Setting your screen to never sleep may increase power consumption and could potentially lead to screen burn-in for static images. It's often recommended to have a sleep setting for energy conservation.
  4. Can I adjust settings only for specific applications? Most operating systems allow you to set global sleep settings. However, some applications may have their own sleep or power settings that can override the system settings.

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