Stop Your Screen Turning Off—VLC Fix for Parents!

Having your child's video interrupted by the screen turning off can be really frustrating, especially when it leads to a temper tantrum! If you're a parent whose 3-year-old watches videos on VLC player and the screen keeps going dark, you know the drill: constantly touching the touchpad or moving the mouse to keep the show going.

If this sounds like you, then this guide can help keep your little one happy and focused. :)

Option 1: Adjusting Power Settings

This is usually the quickest way to stop your screen from turning off.

1. In the search bar on your Windows desktop, type Control Panel.
2. From the results, click on the Control Panel App.
3. Once in the Control Panel, click on Hardware and Sound.
4. Under Power Options, click Change when the computer sleeps.
5. You'll see settings for "Turn off the display":
   
   • On battery: From the dropdown menu, choose Never. (You can also set it to 3 or 4 hours if you prefer.)
   • Plugged in: From the dropdown menu, choose Never. (Again, 3 or 4 hours is an option if that works better for you.)
6. Don't forget to click Save changes to apply these new settings.

Option 2: Power & Sleep Settings (If Option 1 Doesn't Work)

If the first option didn't do the trick, try this alternative.

1. In the search bar, type Screen off.
2. Under the "Best match" results, click Choose when to turn off the screen.
3. This will open your Power & Sleep settings. Under the "Screen" section, set both:
   
   • On battery power, turn off after to Never
   • When plugged in, turn off after to Never
4. That's it! Your monitor should now stay on, letting your son enjoy his videos without interruption.

Note: This guide is for those using Windows 10 only.