Pro tip: someone told me my laptop screen was too bright for coffee shop work

I was working at a cafe in Portland last month, and the person at the table next to me leaned over and said, 'Hey, your screen is like a lighthouse beacon.' I always kept my brightness maxed out, thinking it helped me see better. They pointed out it was distracting for others and made me look like I was in a rush. I dropped the brightness down to about 40 percent and it was a total change. My eyes felt less tired after a few hours, and I stopped getting those quick glances from other people. Now I make it a point to check my screen level as soon as I sit down. Do you adjust your setup to be less noticeable to people around you, or do you just focus on your own comfort?

3 comments

3 Comments

xena_rivera6312d ago

Portland's a dark city half the year, so maybe they just missed the sun. I keep mine dim enough to read without broadcasting my emails to the whole block. It's just polite, like not playing music out loud.

derek_burns8712d ago

Appreciate the thought, @xena_rivera63, but Portland's cloud cover actually makes screen glare worse for everyone else. A super bright phone in a dark coffee shop is like a flashlight to the eyes, which is why dimming it is key. It's less about missing the sun and more about not blinding your neighbors.

finley_flores282d ago

Turning down the brightness really did make the whole cafe feel more chill, right?