App Of The Week!

For my first App Of The Week feature, I want to tell you guys about Flux. It's a simple little app, but it's robust and kind a lifesaver if you're glued to your computer after dark like me.

Essentially, it gradually adjusts your computer screen according to the time of day and the room you're in. When the sun is out, your screen is its regular colour, emulating sunlight. As the sun sets, Flux adjusts and your screen becomes warmer and actually pleasant to look at in darker environments. I am often up late, puttering around on my computer, and I usually get a headache and end up squinting after an hour or two of staring at my bright blue screen once the sun goes down. Since discovering Flux, all of my brain and eye strain has totally vanished. It's awesome! I also find it makes me sleepier at a more reasonable hour, whereas the blue light of a normal screen tends to keep me up.

Give it a try! What have you got to lose? It seems like such a little thing, but your eyes will thank you. Flux is a free download for your computer (you can get it here), and is free for your iPhone or iPad too, but only if you're jailbroken.