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Using "Night Light/Mode" on your computer devices

6 years ago

I had lunch with a couple of friends today and sleep was discussed. They both know I work from home, and am on the phone and computer till late at night.

It was suggested switching to Night Light, the bright blue computer light is too stimulating. I wasn't sure I could work with it, so I just tried it the last hour of my shift. It's a dark peachy/orange screen now. At least I can see the words fine, which was my fear.

I still have a desk lamp on though, so I don't know if that defeats the purpose, plus I like to read when I go to bed, just a couple of pages, then I'm ready to go to sleep.

Time will tell if this helps!! Oh, I've also started taking my Calc/Magnesium pill before bed now, as suggested on a previous thread.

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Jasdip
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6 years ago

Look what I found at the dollar store yesterday!!! I wore it last night and it keeps all the light out. I think this will help me sleep better as well.

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kathyg_in_mi
6 years ago
I have issues with falling asleep. One thing that has helped me greatly is a bar of soap in my bed. No more restless legs!
User
6 years ago
I used the night light a couple of years ago when I got this laptop. I set it to automatically turn on at a certain time. I eventually discontinued because for some reason it irritated my eyes.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
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I have tried it but it wasn't for me. I don't have any problem with falling asleep while reading the tablet. I have dropped it a couple of times. Luckily on the carpet. I usually wake up as it tumbles out of my hands.
Michael
6 years ago
I have tried it but it wasn't for me. I don't have any problem with
falling asleep while reading the tablet. I have dropped it a couple of
times. Luckily on the carpet. I usually wake up as it tumbles out of my
hands

Hahahahaha...is my wife posting here?
Rusty
6 years ago
I don't have any trouble falling asleep, staying awake is sometimes a problem, though.

Anyway, I use the nightlight on my PC because I was told the harsh blue light is hard on the eyes. I have Macular Degeneration, and feel my eyes need all the TLC they can get. So the 'night light' is actually a 24 hour light for me. I can set how dark it is, I think the dark peachy orange would be irritating to me. Mine is set to just 'peachy' enough that the 'blueness' is gone.

Rusty
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
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I have never activated mine.......didn't even know it was available. But then I can sleep at any time I want to - light or sound doesn't have much of an impact on my ability to sleep and quite soundly :-) Sometimes even make it through most of the night with a light on and the TV going!!

I just tested my night light mode and decided I don't care for the screen color at all and find it harder to read, even at the lighter settings.

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