how to turn off iMac screen?

[iphonesrq]

Im trying to us back to my mac feature on my 20" iMac...i know the the mac can not be asleep, but is there a way to not have it go to sleep but to have the monitor shut off?

 

[dejo]

System Preferences > Energy Saver > Sleep.

Just set the computer to sleep "never" but the display to sleep after a certain amount of time.

 

[TEG]

Just set the screen to sleep and the system to never sleep. Unfortunately, the newer screens cannot just have the brightness turned to off, like the older ones.

TEG

 

[cherry su]

Use a hot corner to 'sleep display' and move the mouse there every day before you leave the computer

 

[iphonesrq]

perfect...thanks all

 

[msniner]

Or if you prefer this keyboard shortcut

Keyboard shortcut:

Ctrl + Shift + Eject

 

[angemon89]

Keyboard shortcut:

Ctrl + Shift + Eject

This keyboard shortcut needs to be known to more people. It's the best way to sleep the display.

Also, Option + Command + Eject sleeps the entire computer.