I want total absolute control over the brightness of my laptop's screen. I want Natty to fear my wrath should it dare to presume my desire. Natty's light adjusting minions should quake in terror before my sword, apt-get purge
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But alas, this sword cuts an arm where I'd prefer lobotomy. I need a scalpel, some precise tool to cut into Natty's brain and enforce my will. Does such a tool exist? Is there known to the citizens of Ubuntu a method to restore my sovereign power?
Further investigation reveals Natty only auto-dims the screen when running loose on battery power. Chain the beast to an electrical outlet and it is tamed.
I see these two screens in Natty's Power Management, neither appear relevant: