I've recently started reading the RSS from a really great computer tips and tricks website called makeuseof.com, they also have a Twitter feed (@makeuseof), which is updated enough to keep up with their RSS--something many others don't practice!
There was a recent article on how a piece of freeware called f.lux can help regulate the light emanating from your monitor, so it can be a little kinder to your eyes and make it easier to work then give in to your circadian rhythm.
F.lux had already come my way some time ago, but I had given it up as a resource sapper in a less capable laptop. I installed it last night and haven't noticed any performance lags.
Something to give a try if you suffer from dry eyes, and tend to work for extensive amounts of time on the puter.
How-To:
To install f.lux, go to their website and download the free installation package, which is available for either Windows (XP/Vista) or Mac (OS X).
You will need to tell it which location in the world you're in (they even provide a nifty long/lat search tool so you can input that), so it can track the daytime/nightime cycle of your specific area.
You will need to specify what sort of daytime or nighttime lighting scheme you prefer (natural light, fluorescent, halogen) for your screen. Then it's set it and forget it, as it rests unobtrusively on your taskbar.
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