Ambient Light

[yowen]

Hey, I'd like to put a light behind my monitor, what sort of solutions have you guys come up with? I was just hoping to find a good way to put a light behind my monitor to make it less stressful to my eyes at night. Thanks for your input!

 

[evilsofa]

That's called bias lighting. amBX is a PC version of controlling the bias lighting, among other environmental effects. There's a recent thread about what works and what doesn't with bias lighting here:

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1647895

 

[dr.stevil]

I use a standard desk swivel lamp pointed upwards at the ceiling. It keeps the light soft in front of the computer, which I like, but still lights the room up to prevent eyestrain. It works great

 

[sadbuttrue]

I have two small table lamps, one behind each monitor. Result is no glare as little light reflects from behind me, which is vital when wearing glasses.

 

[yowen]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, I really like the amBX idea, not sure if I am ok spending $100 on something like that though... I may just go with the lamp behind/near the monitor idea.

 

[myelin1]

i used a can light for a while. works great and is cheap at $15.

http://www.lampsplus.com/products/pro-track-black-can-mini-accent-light__63415.html

 

[HeavensCloud]

I've been a fan of Oznium's lighting solutions for a long time. Started using it in car but they have great home uses a well. Mount one or two strips behind your monitor, they look great.