Computers are phenomenal devices

lillo9546

Computers, smartphones, and all the technology they come with is fantastic. It's life-changing; some use it for work, others for hobbies.

That said, until now I've told myself how these devices are a "curse" because spending hours at a computer for work, or because I had to, was a problem for me: headaches, pressure on my temples, and many other problems.

And yet, the real and only problem isn't the computer itself, which is a fantastic object, but the peripherals that interact with the data we need to manipulate. In this case, the screen.

Using e-ink screens, at 80%, has solved everything. However, there are still some annoyances due to the low refresh rate and many other limitations of this technology.

That said, I now see computers and smartphones more as tools, and I no longer immerse myself in them.

For all those who suffer from "artificial light," I truly understand you, and we're in the same boat.

Donux

lillo9546 Are you refering to yourself now - "Using e-ink screens, at 80%, has solved everything.", i.e. did it solve eye strain for your ?

Regarding computers in general, they are great as long as it does not become a prison for you. From various forms of addictions (e.g. social media addiction, gaming, ...), to actual work commitments.

rorro98678

I like the way you are approaching this issue. I've been thinking about this "disability" a lot lately, and I decided to make the most of it. Like we say in Spanish: "al mal tiempo, buena cara."

I’ve decided I’m going to rely on e-ink for both my phone and my PC. That should be enough to keep my job (it’s an administrative job), and I’ll spend less time on screens and more quality time with my wife and children: cooking, fishing, exercising, walking in the park, going to restaurants, etc.

I was spending more than 6 hours per day on my phone, and most of the time just doomscrolling. Life is happening outside the screens and I want to live it fully.

At the same time, that doesn't mean I dont advocate for big companies to add accesibility options for us on their phones and computers.

K-Moss

rorro98678 "I was spending more than 6 hours per day on my phone, and most of the time just doomscrolling. Life is happening outside the screens and I want to live it fully."

More and more wish to live online. You call it not living, but they prefer it. The online life experience through modern screens. That's the era you were born into.