[nabs-l] Windows 10: Turning Off The Screen

[Aimee Harwood]

I use function key + F9. I have a lenovo yoga 13" laptop.

Aimee

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> On Oct 18, 2016, at 9:13 PM, Bill Dengler via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> In earlier versions of windows (8.1, 8, 7, etc) you could run "displayswitch /external" from cmd or the run dialog, or press windows+p and select "second screen only" to turn off the monitor while still being able to use the machine with a screen reader.
> This was useful on laptops, where battery life and privacy are concerns.
> However, this feature seems to be unavailable in Windows 10 on a number of machines. For these systems, what is the best way to do this? Basically something like the "screen curtain" on Apple devices.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bill
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