diff --git a/docs/faq.md b/docs/faq.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0304e505 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/faq.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +# Frequently Asked Questions + +## 1. My OpenMoHAA client has crashed, leaving the desktop brightened up. How can I fix this without restarting the computer? + +### 1.1 Lock and Unlock Your Screen (Windows+L) +Simply pressing **Win+L** to lock your screen and then logging back in can sometimes reset the brightness to its previous state. + +### 1.2. Command Line Fix (Windows) +If you have an **NVIDIA** or **AMD** GPU, you can try these commands: + +- **For NVIDIA GPUs:** + Open **Command Prompt (cmd.exe)** or **PowerShell** and run: + + ```powershell + nvidia-settings -a "DPY-0/RedBrightness=0.0" -a "DPY-0/GreenBrightness=0.0" -a "DPY-0/BlueBrightness=0.0" + ``` + + (If you have multiple displays, `DPY-0` may need to be replaced with the correct display identifier.) + +- **For AMD GPUs:** + Open the **AMD Radeon Software** and manually adjust brightness or SDR settings to reset them. + +### 1.3. Use a Third-Party Tool to Reset Gamma & Brightness +Programs like **Gamma Panel** or **f.lux** can help restore modified brightness and gamma settings quickly. + +### 1.4. Restart the Graphics Driver (Windows) +Press **Win + Ctrl + Shift + B** to restart the graphics driver without rebooting your PC. Your screen will briefly go black, then reset. + +### 1.5. Reset Gamma via Xrandr (Linux, Xorg Users) +If you’re using Linux with Xorg, try this command to reset gamma settings: + +```bash +xrandr --output eDP-1 --gamma 1:1:1 +``` + +(Replace `eDP-1` with the correct display name, which you can find by running `xrandr` in the terminal.) + +### 1.6. Changing Display Mode in Windows (Alternative) +If none of the above solutions work, you can manually reset brightness by changing the display mode: +1. Right-click on your desktop and select **Display settings**. +2. Scroll down to **Display resolution** and change it to a different setting. +3. Revert it back to your original resolution. + +This forces Windows to refresh display settings, which may restore brightness.