{"id":114555,"date":"2020-07-03T12:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T16:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rbach.net\/?p=114555"},"modified":"2021-08-21T20:03:06","modified_gmt":"2021-08-22T00:03:06","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-blue-light-on-your-screens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/what-you-need-to-know-about-blue-light-on-your-screens\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Blue Light on Your Screens"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sciencebasedmedicine.org\/blue-light-special\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-114744\" title=\"What You Need to Know About Blue Light on Your Screens \" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blaulicht.gif?resize=70%2C80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What You Need to Know About Blue Light on Your Screens \" width=\"70\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a>CNN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2020\/06\/11\/health\/smartphone-hack-reduce-screen-time-wellness\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reports<\/a> that Americans spent up to <strong>seven hours and 22 minutes on screens each day<\/strong> in 2019\u2014 not including screens used for school work.\u00a0 That was <strong>before the pandemic, which<\/strong> pushed people&#8217;s social lives onto Zoom video chats.\u00a0 <b>There are risks in all that screen time.\u00a0 <\/b>One common concern is the blue light that emanates from digital devices.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwosh.edu\/facstaff\/mihalick\/sciencehistory\/prism.gif\/image_view_fullscreen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114745\" title=\"Prism\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/prism-2.gif?resize=98%2C60&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Prism\" width=\"98\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/prism-2.gif?resize=75%2C46&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/prism-2.gif?resize=150%2C91&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 98px) 100vw, 98px\" \/><\/a>All visible light falls on a color spectrum based on the wavelength frequency and energy levels each color produces.\u00a0 <strong>Blue light is a short wavelength, high-energy<\/strong>, visible (HEV) light.\u00a0 Darker colors, like blue, are the closest to more dangerous UV wavelengths and strength.\u00a0 Lighter colors, like red, are on the opposite end of the spectrum, with longer wavelengths and lower energy levels.<\/p>\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-114762 size-large\" title=\"Light spectrum\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/light_spectrum.jpg?resize=480%2C65&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Light spectrum\" width=\"480\" height=\"65\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>Blue light can be harmful.<\/h3>\r\n<p><strong>Blue light can be harmful, like<\/strong> too much salt in our diet.\u00a0 Our bodies are naturally adept at absorbing and dealing with blue light exposure, but too much can be harmful.<\/p>\r\n<p>We are surrounded by blue light in our natural environment our whole life.\u00a0 We tend to only worry about <strong>blue light coming from display screens.\u00a0 It<\/strong>\u00a0also comes from:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Naturally, from the sun,<\/li>\r\n<li>Fluorescent lights, and<\/li>\r\n<li>LED light bulbs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #777777; text-decoration-line: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anandtech.com\/show\/10697\/the-lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-review\/6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114746\" title=\"LED RGB pixels\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/RGB_pixels.jpg?resize=100%2C67&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"LED RGB pixels\" width=\"100\" height=\"67\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/RGB_pixels.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/RGB_pixels.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/RGB_pixels.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>Most <strong>computer monitors, cell phone screens, and flat-screen TVs are additional sources of blue light<\/strong>.\u00a0 HP <a href=\"https:\/\/store.hp.com\/us\/en\/tech-takes\/reducing-blue-light-on-your-pc-screen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">explains<\/a> this is because white light LEDs combine with blue LEDs<strong>\u00a0to create a solid-state light<\/strong> that uses significantly less energy and power than alternative light sources, making it ideal for electronic devices.\u00a0 It These digital devices cause excess blue light exposure, and there are concerns.<\/p>\r\n<p>Our skin doesn&#8217;t have much of a problem dealing with blue light, but our <strong>eyes don&#8217;t have the same level of adaptation<\/strong>.\u00a0 Because the wavelength of blue light is short and powerful, it can <strong>penetrate past the cornea to reach the retina<\/strong>, which is the most light-sensitive part of your eye.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Digital eye strain<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/preventblindness.org\/blue-light-and-your-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114743 size-medium\" title=\"Parts of the eye\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/theeye.png?resize=150%2C77&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Parts of the eye\" width=\"150\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/theeye.png?resize=150%2C77&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/theeye.png?resize=75%2C38&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/theeye.png?w=369&amp;ssl=1 369w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>One of the most common side effects of blue light exposure is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200812032927\/http:\/\/www.thevisioncouncil.org\/content\/digital-eye-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">digital eye strain<\/a>,<\/strong> also known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/eye-health\/computer-vision-syndrome#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">computer vision syndrome<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/strong>It is caused by staring at a computer screen for too long and may lead to dry, sore, red eyes and blurred vision.\u00a0 HP warns that with prolonged exposure, blue light can harm your eyes and lead to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/diseases\/amd-macular-degeneration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">macular degeneration<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can take some easy steps to avoid permanent damage to your eyesight.\u00a0 Here are several suggestions to control your blue light exposure.\u00a0 Our bodies are naturally conditioned and programmed to fall asleep when it gets dark and wake up when exposed to light.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harvard Medical School<\/a> found that it is essential to <strong>limit your screen time because<\/strong>\u00a0blue light <strong>suppresses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/melatonin-what-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">melatonin<\/a> <\/strong>for about twice as long as green light and <strong>shifts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/terms\/circadian_rhythm.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">circadian rhythms<\/a><\/strong> by twice as much.<\/p>\r\n<p>The same Harvard study found that <strong>green light<\/strong> may be as hard on your eyes as blue light.\u00a0 The researchers warn that the two lights are similar in strength, and there are few remedies for green light exposure.\u00a0 Limiting screen time\u2014even if you use a blue light filter is important.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/Optometry-Organizations.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114747\" title=\"Get your eyes checked\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Optometry.jpg?resize=110%2C74&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Get your eyes checked\" width=\"110\" height=\"74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Optometry.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Optometry.jpg?resize=75%2C50&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Optometry.jpg?w=673&amp;ssl=1 673w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>It&#8217;s not just blue light that can affect your vision.\u00a0 As we age, the lens inside our eye can lose flexibility, resulting in the inability to change focus from far to near.\u00a0 Regular comprehensive eye exams are important to maintaining eye health, no matter how much time you spend in front of screens.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you already have prescription glasses, move to multi-focal lenses and have your optometrist add a <strong>blue light filter<\/strong>.\u00a0 If not, &#8220;cheaters&#8221; from the drugstore may be enough\u2014for a while.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Blinking<\/h3>\r\n<p>Blinking is our body&#8217;s natural defense.\u00a0 It lubricates and cleans our eyes.\u00a0 Typically, we blink 10 to 20 times per minute.\u00a0 However, <a href=\"https:\/\/visionsource.com\/blog\/are-you-blinking-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studies<\/a> have shown that our blink rate drops when we concentrate<strong>.\u00a0 We only blink 3 to 8 times per minute<\/strong> when reading, watching TV, or looking at a computer screen.\u00a0 Dry eyes are irritated eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Take time to rest your eyes every 20 minutes.\u00a0 Look away from the computer and focus on something distant\u2014like out a window.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114749\" title=\"the average person blinks 10 to 20 times per minute\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/blinking-1.gif?resize=100%2C52&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"the average person blinks 10 to 20 times per minute\" width=\"100\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/blinking-1.gif?resize=75%2C39&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/blinking-1.gif?resize=150%2C78&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>Close your eyes gently,<\/li>\r\n<li>Squeeze and hold them shut for a moment,<\/li>\r\n<li>Open and relax them.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>Remember to blink more often in between, and when you are thinking, instead of squinting at the screen, turn away and blink a few times.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>A blue light filter can be a physical barrier or an application that blocks out blue light.\u00a0 <strong>Physical blue light filters block short, high-frequency waves and allow<\/strong> long, low-frequency ones.\u00a0 HP says physical blue light screen filters are the easiest and best way to reduce your blue light exposure.\u00a0 Some are just a clear piece of plastic <strong>material that covers your monitor.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3>Blue light filtering glasses<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201028152207\/https:\/\/www.legacysupply.co\/how-blue-light-computer-glasses-work-and-what-to-look-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114764\" title=\"blue light filtering glasses\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man_glaaese-e1593786270890-150x80.jpg?resize=100%2C54&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"blue light filtering glasses\" width=\"100\" height=\"54\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man_glaaese-e1593786270890.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man_glaaese-e1593786270890.jpg?resize=75%2C40&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man_glaaese-e1593786270890.jpg?resize=768%2C411&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/man_glaaese-e1593786270890.jpg?w=841&amp;ssl=1 841w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a>Wearing <strong>blue light-filtering glasses<\/strong> for 3 to 4 hours before bedtime is the <a href=\"https:\/\/visionsource.com\/blog\/are-you-blinking-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">easiest way<\/a> to keep your melatonin levels in check and your retinas protected.\u00a0 An inexpensive over-the-counter pair online can cost $10.00 and up to $80.00.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yM57AZiPbCc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">original Blue Blockers<\/a> cost $19.95 back in the day.<\/p>\r\n<p>Many prescription and over-the-counter cheaters have blue light filters in the lenses.\u00a0 However, if you regularly wear prescription glasses, investing in a physical blue light filter may be a waste of money.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Windows 10<\/h3>\r\n<p>You can also reduce your blue light exposure by <strong>adding an app<\/strong> to many of your digital devices.\u00a0 <a title=\"Microsoft\" href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft<\/a>\u00a0(<a title=\"NASDAQ | MSFT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/NASDAQ-MSFT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSFT<\/a>) <strong>Windows 10<\/strong> has a built-in Night Light feature to control blue light.\u00a0 To use Windows 10&#8217;s app:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114766 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Microsoft logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Microsoft_icon-2.jpg?resize=73%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Microsoft logo\" width=\"73\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Microsoft_icon-2.jpg?resize=73%2C75&amp;ssl=1 73w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Microsoft_icon-2.jpg?resize=145%2C150&amp;ssl=1 145w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Microsoft_icon-2.jpg?w=176&amp;ssl=1 176w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 73px) 100vw, 73px\" \/><\/a>Click the Start button,<\/li>\r\n<li>Go to Settings,<\/li>\r\n<li>System,<\/li>\r\n<li>Display,<\/li>\r\n<li>Toggle the Night light switch to turn the feature on.<\/li>\r\n<li>Click the link for Night light settings where you can:<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Set a schedule that controls the lighting on your computer screen,<\/li>\r\n<li>Setting the screen temperature allows you to adjust the levels of blue light reduction.\u00a0 Warmer colors filter out more blue light\u2014experiment with settings to see what works best for you.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Apple<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you are an <a title=\"Apple Computers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple<\/a>\u00a0(<a title=\"NASDAQ : AAPL\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/NASDAQ-AAPL\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AAPL<\/a>)<strong>\u00a0Mac<\/strong> user, Apple&#8217;s built-in blue light filter app <strong>Night Shift<\/strong> requires <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/kb\/HT201260\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">macOS Sierra 10.12.4<\/a> and specific <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT207513#requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">systems<\/a>.\u00a0 If you can, follow these steps to enable Night Shift:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114767 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Apple logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_apple_logo.jpg?resize=67%2C75&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Apple logo\" width=\"67\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_apple_logo.jpg?resize=67%2C75&amp;ssl=1 67w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_apple_logo.jpg?resize=135%2C150&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_apple_logo.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 67px) 100vw, 67px\" \/><\/a>Choose the Apple menu,<\/li>\r\n<li>System Preferences,<\/li>\r\n<li>then click Displays,<\/li>\r\n<li>Click the Night Shift tab.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>On your Apple iPhone or iPad, go to<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Settings,<\/li>\r\n<li>Display &amp; Brightness,<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap the Night Shift setting.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>As with all things <a title=\"Google\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google<\/a>\u00a0(<a title=\"NASDAQ : GOOG\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/NASDAQ-GOOG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GOOG<\/a>) Android, the availability of a built-in blue light filter depends on your specific device and version of Android.\u00a0 To see if this feature is on your Android device, go to:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-114768 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Goggle Android logo\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_android_logo.jpg?resize=75%2C73&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Goggle Android logo\" width=\"75\" height=\"73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_android_logo.jpg?resize=75%2C73&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rbach.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo_android_logo.jpg?w=134&amp;ssl=1 134w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/a>Settings,<\/li>\r\n<li>Display,<\/li>\r\n<li>Look for an option for a Night Light or Blue Light filter.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>If your Android does not have a blue light filter, consider using Grayscale mode, an accessibility setting for most smartphones.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/justgetflux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>F.lux<\/strong><\/a> is a popular third-party blue light filter application with apps for Windows, Apple, Linux, and <a href=\"https:\/\/justgetflux.com\/lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Phillips Hue lighting system<\/a> apps.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>rb-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"zn-body__paragraph\">\r\n<p><em>Please be aware that all these blue light blocker apps require you to <strong>turn on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/angiegreaves.com\/the-dangers-of-location-sharing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Location Services<\/a> <\/strong>to get the automatic schedule.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Blue light-blocking apps can diminish the quality of your viewing experience.\u00a0 HP says that compared to blue light filter applications and physical blue light blockers, physical devices diminish picture quality and color far less than apps.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Try one of these solutions to save yourself the discomfort and strain caused by blue light.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20240728154520\/https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/prevention.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fprevention.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stay safe out there!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related article<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a title=\"New screen inspired by butterflies reduces eye strain\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200903170116\/https:\/\/electronics360.globalspec.com\/article\/15236\/new-screen-inspired-by-butterflies-reduces-eye-strain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New screen inspired by butterflies reduces eye strain<\/a>\u00a0(<a title=\"Electronics 360\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220119031605\/https:\/\/electronics360.globalspec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Electronics 360<\/a>)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><em><a title=\"Ralph Bach\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/index.php\/new-resume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ralph Bach<\/a>\u00a0has been in IT long enough to know better and has blogged from his\u00a0<a title=\"Bach Seat\" href=\"https:\/\/rbach.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bach Seat<\/a> about IT, careers, and anything else that catches his attention since 2005.\u00a0 You can follow him on <a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rb48334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ralph.bach.14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a 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