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# Monitor Control Manager
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A lightweight Windows utility for controlling monitor settings via DDC/CI. Adjust brightness, contrast, input source, and power settings directly from your system tray.
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## Features
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- **System Tray Integration** - Clean popup interface accessible from taskbar
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- **Multi-Monitor Support** - Control all DDC/CI compatible displays
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- **Brightness & Contrast** - Slider controls with real-time feedback
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- **Input Source Switching** - Auto-detects available inputs (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, VGA)
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- **Power Management** - On, Sleep, and Off controls
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- **Multi-Language** - Auto-detects system language (English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian, Hindi)
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## Requirements
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- Windows 10/11
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- .NET 9.0 Runtime
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- DDC/CI compatible monitor(s)
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> **Note:** Most external monitors support DDC/CI, but some laptop internal displays and certain monitors may not support this protocol.
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## Installation
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### From Release
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Download the latest release and run the executable. The app will appear in your system tray.
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### Build from Source
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```powershell
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git clone https://git.marketally.com/misc/ControlMyMonitorManagement.git
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cd ControlMyMonitorManagement
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dotnet build
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dotnet run --project DellMonitorControl
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```
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## Usage
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1. Launch the application - it minimizes to system tray
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2. Click the tray icon to open the control panel
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3. Adjust brightness/contrast with sliders
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4. Select input source from dropdown (if multiple available)
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5. Toggle power state with the power button
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6. Click outside the popup to close
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## Project Structure
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| Project | Description |
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|---------|-------------|
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| `DellMonitorControl` | System tray application with popup UI |
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| `ControlMyMonitorManagement` | Full WPF application (alternative) |
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| `Library` | Core DDC/CI operations via ControlMyMonitor.exe |
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| `Language` | Localization resources (9 languages) |
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| `CMMModel` | Data models |
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| `Tester` | Unit tests |
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## Technical Details
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### DDC/CI Protocol
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The application uses DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) to communicate with monitors through the display cable. This allows software control of settings normally accessed via physical monitor buttons.
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### VCP Codes Used
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| Code | Function | Values |
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|------|----------|--------|
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| `10` | Brightness | 0-100 |
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| `12` | Contrast | 0-100 |
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| `60` | Input Source | 1=VGA, 15=DP, 17=HDMI |
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| `D6` | Power Mode | 1=On, 4=Sleep, 5=Off |
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## Credits
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- **Original Project**: [rictirse](https://github.com/rictirse) - ControlMyMonitorManagement base
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- **DDC/CI Engine**: [Nir Sofer](https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/control_my_monitor.html) - ControlMyMonitor (freeware)
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- **Enhancements**: David H Friedel Jr - UI improvements, input switching, localization
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## License
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MIT License - See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
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Note: ControlMyMonitor.exe is freeware by Nir Sofer (free distribution, no modification).
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