f.lux

I’m sure you’ve heard about blue light from our electronic devices and how too much of it is throwing off our circadian rhythms. For years I’ve been using f.lux, a free computer program that adjusts the color of my laptop screen according to my location and time of day. It makes the colors warm at night and brighter and bluer like sunlight during the day. (You can temporarily disable the software or adjust the settings if you’re doing color-precise work.)

While f.lux doesn’t eliminate the problem of blue light (and some people might prefer to wear blue light-blocking glasses for a stronger effect), it is an easy step in the right direction and definitely helps reduce eye strain. It might even improve your sleep. I encourage you to give it a try.

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