How to Quickly Turn Off Any Monitor on macOS

Konstantin Dokuchaev
Konstantin Dokuchaev
How to Quickly Turn Off Any Monitor on macOS

There are times when you need to turn off a display. If it’s an external monitor, it usually has a power button. But what about the built-in display? And why bother reaching for anything at all?

There are times when you need to turn off a display. If it’s an external monitor, it usually has a power button. But what about the built-in display? And why bother reaching for anything at all?

You can simplify turning displays on and off with a simple utility called LightsOut. All its features are clearly visible in the screenshot below.

Once installed, a list of all connected monitors will appear in the Menu Bar, allowing you to turn any of them on or off with a single click.



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