Polenta Switch Off Monitor - PSOM

Description

PSOM is a Windows utility that turns off the monitor using Windows system commands. Perfect for power saving, automation scripts, or quickly turning off your display. The monitor will automatically turn back on when you move the mouse or press a key.

Platform: Windows 10/11 (x64)
License: Freeware
Version: 1.0.0

Features

PSOM provides a simple way to turn off your monitor:

• Instant Monitor Off
  Turns off your monitor immediately using Windows system commands. No need to manually press buttons or wait for power saving settings.
• Automatic Wake
  The monitor automatically turns back on when you move the mouse or press any key. No need to manually turn it back on.
• Power Saving
  Save energy by quickly turning off your monitor when not in use. Perfect for breaks, meetings, or when stepping away from your computer.
• Automation Friendly
  Perfect for batch scripts, scheduled tasks, or automation workflows. Can be combined with other Polenta tools for complex automation scenarios.
• Quiet Mode
  Use the -q, --quiet option to suppress confirmation messages. Ideal for scripts and automation.
• Lightweight & Portable
  No installation required! Just a single executable that's ready to use. Zero dependencies.
• Quick Links (-ws, --website / -don, --donate)
  Open the Polenta Connection website or donate page directly from the command line.

Usage

Examples

Use Cases

• Power Saving: Quickly turn off your monitor when stepping away from your computer, saving energy and extending monitor life.
• Automation Scripts: Integrate into batch files or scheduled tasks to automatically turn off monitors at specific times or conditions.
• Privacy: Instantly turn off your monitor when you need privacy, without waiting for power saving timeouts.
• Presentations: Turn off your monitor during presentations while keeping the computer running, then wake it instantly when needed.
• Combined with Other Tools: Use with PDelay to turn off the monitor after a specific time, or with PElevate to run as part of an elevated batch script.

How It Works

PSOM uses Windows API calls to send a system command that turns off the monitor:

• Sends a WM_SYSCOMMAND message with SC_MONITORPOWER to all top-level windows.
• The monitor enters power-saving mode (off state).
• Windows automatically wakes the monitor when it detects mouse movement or keyboard input.

Note: This is the same method used by Windows power management, so it's safe and compatible with all Windows monitors.