Now, get a ruler and make sure that the pixels are square. Make a 1000x1000 square on the screen and measure to ensure it has the same width and height. Adjust the monitor settings if necessary. Try to adjust the size of text and icons and so on by using the scaling option in tip 1 before you lower your screen resolution from the recommended setting on Settings > System > Display.
Night Shift is the major new feature in macOS Sierra 10.12.4. Let’s take a look at what Night Shift does, and how you can adjust it to best suit your Mac habits. What does Night Shift do? Night Shift was first introduced in. It’s a setting that adjusts your display’s colors when it’s night time.
When the sun sets, your Mac’s display will use less blue light, creating a picture that’s “warmer.” You’ll notice a yellowish cast on the screen. Apple says many studies show that the blue light usually used by displays can affect your circadian rhythms and your sleep pattern. When you use Night Shift, the warmer colors aren’t as harsh on your eyes and better for your circadian rhythms. Whether this holds true for you or not, you now at least have the option to use Night Shift. Which Macs work with Night Shift. MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later).
MacBook (Early 2015 or later). MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later). Mac mini (Late 2012 or later).
iMac (Late 2012 or later). Mac Pro (Late 2013) Night Shift and multiple displays If you have multiple displays, Night Shift works only on the display that you use as your primary display. If you don’t see the Night Shift option for the display you want, you need to make it the primary. Here’s how to set your primary display. Click on the Arrangement tab in the Displays system preference. Click on the menu bar and drag it to the desired display.
Roman Loyola/IDG Night Shift works with connected displays, such as Apple’s Thunderbolt Display. It does not work with projectors or televisions.
How to turn Night Shift on Night Shift is part of the Display system preference. Here’s how to turn it on.
In the Apple menu, select System Preferences. Click on Diplays. Click on the Night Shift tab, which will be on the far right. Apple The Schedule pop-up menu is where you turn Night Shift on or off.
You have three options:. Off. Custom: You can enter a time range when you want Night Shift to sctivate. The default is 10 p.m. Sunset to Sunrise: Night Shift changes the color temperature based on the time of sunset and sunrise in your area. With the Off and Custom settings, you have a manual option that activates Night Shift immediately. Check the box for Turn On Until Tomorrow and Night Shift switches to the warmer color space, regardless of the current time of day.
It will switch back to the blue color space after 24 hours. With the Sunrise to Sunset setting, there is also a manual option that activates Night Shift immediately, but this setting switches the color space back at sunrise. Apple Adjust the color temperature Within the Off, Custom, and Sunset to Sunrise settings is a slider for color temperature.
You can set Night Shift to be Less Warm or More Warm. When you slide towards Less Warm, more blue light is used. Sslide towards More Warm and less blue light is used. You’ll see a preview of when your screen looks like as you slide.
Staring at the computer all day is horrible for your eyes. All those brightly colored pixels clashing with the lighting around you while you stare at your screen for hours on end—it's a recipe for eye fatigue, muscle strain, and headaches. By adhering to a few simple guidelines and by making some physical adjustments to your workspace, you can avoid putting too much strain on your eyes. Here are some tips to make your workday healthier. 20-20-20 Vision Follow the. Look away from your screen every 20 minutes for 20 seconds at a time and focus on a fixed point 20 feet away.
There's even a free web app that alerts you after 20 minutes has gone by so you know it's time to give your eyes a rest. It's called and it's compatible with Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Monitor Position Position your screen 20-30 inches away from your face, and make sure your eyes are level with the very top of your monitor.
If you don't have ability to adjust your screen's height, stack some hardcover books beneath it. Raising or lowering your chair can also help. The key thing to remember is that you should be looking slightly down at your work. The center of the screen should be located between 15 and 20 degrees below horizontal eye level. Text Size and Color A good rule of thumb: Text should be three times the smallest size you can read from a normal viewing position. Again, that normal position should be 20 to 30 inches from your monitor.
When it comes to color combinations, your eyes prefer black text on a white or slightly yellow background. Other dark-on-light combinations work fine for most people.
Avoid low contrast text/background color schemes. Eye Care If you wear contacts, your eyes have to work harder when staring at a screen.
Switching to glasses once or twice a week will help reduce the onset of eye strain. If you do wear glasses, consider asking your optometrist to add an anti-glare coating to your lenses. This will cut down on Some providers will even add it at no extra charge. Whether you wear corrective lenses or not, are great for refreshing your eyes during the workday. Display Brightness and Glare You want your monitor's brightness to match your surrounding workspace brightness. To achieve this, look at the white background of this page.
If it looks like a light source in the room, it's too bright. If it seems dull and gray, it's probably too dark. If you work in a shiny reflective office, applying a to your screen can also provide relief. Color Temperature Most monitors let you adjust the color temperature manually. It's best to use a warmer (yellowish) color temperature in dark rooms and a colder (bluer) color temperature in bright rooms. The easiest way to optimize your monitor's color temperature is to use.
This app uses your computer's location to determine whether the sun is up or down, then it automatically adjust your display to pre-determined color temperatures that best match the natural lighting environment. Color temps are measured in degrees of Kelvin, with the scale ranging from 1,000 to 10,000.
During the daylight hours, it's best to keep your monitor relatively cool with a default color temperature of 6,500K. At night, the color temperature should be warmer, and around 3,400K. You can adjust your monitor's settings manually, or you can let f.lux make the changes for you.
The app also has some presets with specific color temperatures that you can select from. F.lux is free and available on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and some Android devices. If your Android phone can't run the F.lux app, you can check out. The app performs a similar function by reducing the blue light of your phone and warming the color temperature during evening hours.