The ONE app that every student needs!

If there is one thing that nearly every student will do this year, what is it?... Give up yet?

Nearly every student uses a computer for classes and coursework.  And in all likelihood, the computer will be used at night at some point.  All-Nighters are common for many types of students.  The problem with them is that a lack of sleep can have dire consequences, especially on learning, focus and productivity.

Every LCD screen emits blue-light.  Humans have a natural response to blue light.  It wakes us up!  That's really nice during the day, but at night blue light degrades melatonin, a naturally occurring sleep hormone, and will prevent us from falling asleep.

F.lux on Windows 7

Now, the one app you need is called F.lux!  It's a screen filter which adds a red hue to the screen to reduce the amount of blue light being emitted.  It adjusts the intensity of the filter as the sun goes down, which helps your body maintain its normal sleep patterns.

Any student who occasionally pulls an all-nighter, listen up...  This isn't just about sleep, it reduces strain on the eyes caused by bright screens in dark spaces. This could even be a major help to gamers who are playing all night but still want to be able to sleep.

Speaking personally, I love this app.  I wear glasses, and my eyes can strain easily when I'm working on a bright screen.  F.lux helps me to work longer, and helps me to maintain my sleep hygiene once the work is done for the night.

Save your eyes, download F.lux!