F.lux: Control Your Computer’s Inner Glow
Do you spend too much time at your computer, sometimes working at first light and again at midnight? The harsh glare of a computer screen may make your eyes tired and mess up your brain’s view of day and night.
F.lux is a tiny little download that helps change the glow of your computer based on the time of day. Just install the executable, put in your time zone and let F.lux do its thing. It will help your screen mimic the light in the room you’re in, thus relieving your tired eyes. My fabulous assistant, Claire, loves it.
F.lux: control your screen brightness settings automatically.
Want more ergonomic aid? Check out this tool that takes you through a 15-minute ergonomic questionnaire.
Ergonomics Simplified: A free evaluation tool
I took about 15 minutes to run through the free interactive ergonomics evaluation from ErgonomicsSimplified. Although I ran across a few questions that didn’t have answers that applied, I learned much about proper monitor height, mouse adjustment, seat specifics and foot rests.
The evaluation gives you tips as you answer the questions, and at the end you get a full list of problem areas and recommendations for products (which they sell). But the free quiz is well worth a few minutes. As ErgonomicsSimplified President Chris Sorrells said, a professional evaluation from an ergonomics consultant may cost clost to $350, so this tool can save you money and perhaps give you recommendations to make your life in the chair a little more comfy.
What did I learn? The chair I bought at a garage sale is too short. The desk my boyfriend gave me is too tall. My monitors need to be elevated, and I should take more breaks.
