Reduce Glare on Your Television and Computer Screens
Template:StubIs too much light crowding your ability to effectively see the TV or computer, and experience it like it was supposed to be experienced? Well, by reducing glare you can do just that. After reading this article, you'll know how to better reduce glare off a screen like this.
Steps
- Look at the placement of your television in relationship to the sources of exterior light. Is there a better position or placement for your screen that would also work for your furniture and help diminish some of the glare? Make sure you think about which directions your windows face (north, south, east, or west) and if what time of day you will get the most intense light. Do the windows that cast the glare have curtains or window treatments?
- Look at your lights. Are your lamps causing glare? Or lights from other rooms? Much like the exterior light, lamps can cause glare too. If you don’t want to watch TV in the dark, try moving the lamp around the room (or the screen) to see if you can find a better location with reduced glare.
- Adjust the settings on your screen. Most television and computer screens can be easily adjusted for brightness and contrast. Computer monitors typically have the adjustments on the side of the screen, whereas with a laptop screen or a television you will have to go into the menu or control panel to adjust it. Lower brightness on a screen can help reduce that frustrating glare so get out that owner’s manual to figure out how to adjust it.
- Make sure you have the right window coverings. It might seem obvious that shutters and blinds can help reduce glare, but some companies create specific types of window fabrics like solar screen fabrics that help diffuse light and save energy and more traditional options like black out curtains. A professional window treatment company will help point you in the right direction.
- Consider painting the room a darker color. White paint reflects more light than beige paint, so even just a slightly darker shade of your existing color can help stop glare. A high gloss paint will reflect more light than a semi-gloss, so consider both color and type of paint before you repaint your office or living room to help reduce glare.
Tips
- There are films that you can put on your screen, but those can cause damage, so be careful.
- Quality window coverings will make all the difference.
