| If you have a lot of glare on your CPU monitor, it can | | | | rather than harsh light. |
| be more than just annoying, it can be a health hazard, | | | | - If you simply can't avoid a harsh glare with any of the |
| giving you eyestrain and headaches as well. So getting | | | | aforementioned ways, you may have to resort to |
| rid of that extra shine is important, especially if you | | | | emergency tactics such as building your own anti-glare |
| spend hours and hours staring at the screen. | | | | reflector to attach to your monitor. Now, this may look |
| Here are some tips that can help with this situation: | | | | funny, but it works. To do this, just tape several sheets |
| - Evaluate the position of your computer in terms of | | | | of dark cardboard together and form a "hood" around |
| proximity to windows and bright sunlight. Every room | | | | your monitor. Use the kind of tape that will not ruin the |
| has a few walls that are not facing direct sunlight. | | | | finish on your monitor. |
| Sometimes just moving the furniture so that you're | | | | - If you think this homemade hood looks just too goofy, |
| facing another direction will fix the problem. | | | | you can always go online or to a good computer |
| - Make full use of blinds, shades and draperies in a | | | | accessory store and purchase an anti-glare film to put |
| room. You may not need to close them all day long, | | | | on your computer monitor. They're usually polarized |
| but at least have the option during the brightest part of | | | | and have a purplish tint to them. |
| the day. | | | | Whatever you do, don't ignore bright or harsh light |
| - Don't use a bright overhead light in your office or in | | | | which makes it difficult to work on your computer. |
| the room where you are working on your computer. | | | | If you live in the Myrtle Beach, SC, area, and have |
| Instead, opt for a small desk lamp with a soft light. | | | | other computer concerns, please visit One On One |
| Make sure you choose the energy-saving bulbs that | | | | Computers where we come to YOU! |
| are now available, which are still available with soft light | | | | |