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DMGrier
June 1st, 2012, 06:24 PM
So I have no problems using the HDMI when hooked up to my tv, What I was wondering is there a way when playing videos on my tv to have my laptop screen turn off without turning the TV screen off. I know it is weird but I guess I just do not like having my laptop screen idle on when I am watching movies on the TV.

sammiev
June 1st, 2012, 06:30 PM
Try "Jupiter" it will give you the options you want.

DMGrier
June 1st, 2012, 06:35 PM
installing now, for a minute I thought you were talking about elementary OS, lol.

sammiev
June 1st, 2012, 06:38 PM
LOL Sorry about that. Should of added the link then.

DMGrier
June 1st, 2012, 08:21 PM
Its fine, I googled it and found it and works great thanks.

cortman
June 1st, 2012, 08:24 PM
You could also do it with an xrandr command-


xrandr --output LVDS1 --off
But make sure the TV is set to primary first.

sammiev
June 1st, 2012, 08:48 PM
Its fine, I googled it and found it and works great thanks.

Glad it worked out for you. Be-sure to check out the other options available.