From that day on, Alex made sure to spread the word about the keyboard shortcut for brightness, and soon, her entire team was using it to adjust their screen brightness with ease. It was a small win, but it showed that even the smallest shortcuts could make a big impact on our daily workflow.

It was a typical Monday morning for Alex, rushing to get ready for work while trying to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee. As she sat down at her desk, she noticed that her laptop screen was a bit too bright for her liking. She had always been particular about the brightness of her screen, as she worked long hours and didn't want to strain her eyes.

Memorizing your device’s brightness shortcut takes seconds but saves hundreds of clicks over time. If your keyboard lacks them, third-party tools can bridge the gap. Adjusting brightness instantly = better focus, comfort, and battery life.

On many Surface Pro keyboards, you can use Fn + Del to increase and Fn + Backspace to decrease brightness. macOS Shortcuts