We spend a lot of time in front of computers these days, whether it's for work, play, or just for fun. But staring at a screen for too long can hurt your eyes, especially if you're working in a dark room. One easy method that works? “Night Light" on Windows or “Night Shift" on Mac.
What is Night Light/Night Shift?
With Night Light and Night Shift, you can lower the amount of blue light your computer screen gives off. Blue light is known to make it hard to sleep and can make your eyes tired if you are exposed to it for a long time. These features make your screen's colors warmer, which is better for your eyes, especially late at night or when there isn't much light.
Why Use Night Light or Night Shift?
- Reduce Eye Strain: The warm colors lessen the screen's brightness, which is better for your eyes if you use it for a long time.
- Better Sleep: If you're exposed to blue light at night, it can mess up your circadian cycle and make it harder to fall asleep. Night Shift and Night Light reduce this impact, helping your body naturally transition to rest.
- Enhanced Comfort in Low Light: These features make watching more comfortable by lowering the sharpness of the bright screen. This is true whether you're in a dark room or working late at night.
How to Enable Night Light/Night Shift
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For Windows: Look at "Settings" > "System" > "Display" > "Night Light." You can choose to turn it on by hand or set a time for it to run on a certain day.
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For Mac: Go to "System Preferences" > "Displays" > "Night Shift." You can turn it on by hand, just like with Windows, or set it to turn on itself at sunset.
Simple but effective, Night Light and Night Shift can help protect your eyes when you spend a lot of time in front of a screen. Cutting down on blue light can help your eyes feel better and even help you sleep better. Don't forget to use these helpful features to give your eyes a break the next time you're working late or in a dark room.
