One way to make your Mac screen easier on the eyes is by using the Night Shift feature. Night Shift reduces the amount of blue light emitted by your screen, which can help reduce eye strain and improve sleep quality.
To turn on Night Shift manually, you can follow these steps:
1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Select “System Preferences” from the drop-down menu.
3. In the System Preferences window, click on “Displays”.
4. In the Displays window, click on the “Night Shift” tab.
Here, you will see the options to customize Night Shift. To turn it on manually, select the “Manual” option. This will allow you to control when Night Shift is active.
You can also adjust the color temperature of Night Shift by dragging the slider towards “Less Warm” or “More Warm”. Moving the slider towards “Less Warm” will reduce the amount of blue light, while moving it towards “More Warm” will increase the warmth of the colors on your screen.
If you prefer to have Night Shift turn on and off automatically based on the time of day, you can select the “Sunset to Sunrise” option. This will align Night Shift with the sunset and sunrise times in your location.
Additionally, you can schedule Night Shift to turn on and off at specific times by selecting the “Custom Schedule” option. This can be useful if you have a consistent routine and want Night Shift to automatically activate and deactivate at certain times.
Using Night Shift can make a noticeable difference in reducing eye strain, especially when using your Mac for long periods, particularly in low-light environments. It is particularly helpful in the evening or at night when you want to limit exposure to blue light, which can interfere with your sleep patterns.
In my personal experience, I have found Night Shift to be effective in reducing eye fatigue and improving overall comfort while using my Mac. I often work late into the evening, and enabling Night Shift has made a noticeable difference in reducing strain on my eyes.
To summarize, turning on Night Shift and adjusting its settings can help make your Mac screen easier on the eyes. Whether you choose to activate it manually, set a custom schedule, or let it align with the sunset and sunrise times, Night Shift can reduce eye strain by reducing the amount of blue light emitted by your screen. Give it a try and see if it makes a difference for you!